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Inflation rate7.2%▲ +1.0Sep 2026Unemployment rate5.3%▼ −0.7Aug 2026GDP growth rate2.3%▼ −0.5Q2 2026Trade balance−3.85B USD▲ +2.50BAug 2026Labour force participation rate64.0%▲ +0.4Aug 2026Consumer price index137.7▲ +1.0%Sep 2026
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | 7.2% | 6.2% | ▲ +1.0 | Sep 2026 | – |
| Consumer price index | 137.7 | 136.4 | ▲ +1.0% | Sep 2026 | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.0% | ▼ −0.7 | Aug 2026 | – |
| Labour force participation rate | 64.0% | 63.6% | ▲ +0.4 | Aug 2026 | – |
| GDP growth rate | 2.3% | 2.8% | ▼ −0.5 | Q2 2026 | – |
| GDP | 7.48T PHP | 6.94T PHP | ▲ +7.9% | Q2 2026 | – |
| Exports | 9.11B USD | 8.16B USD | ▲ +11.7% | Aug 2026 | – |
| Imports | 12.96B USD | 14.50B USD | ▼ −10.6% | Aug 2026 | – |
| Trade balance | −3.85B USD | −6.35B USD | ▲ +2.50B | Aug 2026 | – |
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/PHL/inflation | 2019 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/PHL/cpi | 2018 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/PHL/unemployment | 2005 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/PHL/labour-force-participation | 2005 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/PHL/gdp-growth | 2001 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/PHL/gdp | 2000 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/PHL/trade | 1991 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in the Philippines?
The inflation rate in the Philippines was 7.2% in September 2026, released on 6 Oct 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in the Philippines?
The unemployment rate in the Philippines was 5.3% in August 2026.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.