The number of unemployed persons in Philippines decreased to 2414.15 Thousand in April of 2026 from 2576.79 Thousand in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Philippines averaged 2739.75 Thousand from 1986 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7254.00 Thousand in June of 2020 and a record low of 1619.87 Thousand in June of 2024. source: Philippine Statistics Authority



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 48889.46 49069.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Employment Rate 95.30 95.00 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.70 63.30 percent Apr 2026
Unemployed Persons 2414.15 2576.79 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.70 5.00 percent Apr 2026


Philippines Unemployed Persons
In Philippines, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2414.15 2576.79 7254.00 1619.87 1986 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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