Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines
Philippines: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 38.73 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines stood at 38.73.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines peaked at 45.25 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 37.77, in 2011.
That places Philippines 96th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38.64 | — |
| 1991 | 38.58 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 38.54 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 38.53 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 38.58 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 38.63 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 38.7 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 38.75 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 38.69 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 38.7 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 38.74 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 38.76 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 38.79 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 38.86 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 38.48 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 38.41 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 38.58 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 38.74 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 38.94 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 38.56 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 38.57 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 37.77 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 38.27 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 38.55 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 37.83 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 38.59 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 38.41 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 40.86 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 41.02 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 40.56 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 45.25 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 43.53 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 38.56 | -11.4% |
| 2023 | 38.58 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 38.6 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 38.65 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 38.69 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 38.73 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.63 | 38.53 | 38.75 | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.69 | 38.41 | 38.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.04 | 37.77 | 41.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.07 | 38.56 | 45.25 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 93 Luxembourg 39.21 compare
- 94 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 39.09 compare
- 95 United States of America 38.76 compare
- 97 Mexico 38.46 compare
- 98 Belarus 38.35 compare
- 99 Zambia 38.04 compare
More gender data for Philippines
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 28,934 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 871,613 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 935,850 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 864,989 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 929,411 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 858,439 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 922,830 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 851,870 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 915,550 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Philippines was 38.73 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 45.25 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.77 in 2011.
- How does Philippines rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Philippines ranks 96th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.