Philippines Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Philippines's poverty rate was 1.54% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 71.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Philippines's poverty rate stood at 1.54% in 2025, a decline of +3.77pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.54% by 2025. Philippines ranked 27th globally.
The Philippines has made significant strides in reducing poverty over the past 15 years, with the poverty rate declining from a peak of 43.30% in 1985 to 1.53% in 2025, according to the World Bank. This represents a substantial decrease in the number of individuals living below the poverty line, and positions the country among the top 30 globally in terms of poverty reduction. Compared to peer countries, the Philippines' poverty rate is comparable to that of the Kyrgyz Republic, which also ranks among the lowest globally. The country's progress is a testament to the effectiveness of economic policies and social welfare programs implemented during this period. However, the trajectory of poverty reduction may be disrupted by external factors, such as global economic downturns or unforeseen natural disasters, which could challenge the country's efforts to maintain its low poverty rate and improve the standard of living for its citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.15% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.54% | −3.77pp | #27 |
| 2023 | 5.30% | −2.80pp | #45 |
| 2021 | 8.10% | −0.20pp | #61 |
| 2018 | 8.30% | −6.30pp | #73 |
| 2015 | 14.60% | −6.70pp | #72 |
| 2012 | 21.30% | −0.70pp | #76 |
| 2009 | 22.00% | −4.10pp | #74 |
| 2006 | 26.10% | +1.80pp | #75 |
| 2003 | 24.30% | −1.60pp | #56 |
| 2000 | 25.90% | −4.80pp | #42 |
| 1997 | 30.70% | −8.10pp | #31 |
| 1994 | 38.80% | −1.80pp | #25 |
| 1991 | 40.60% | −0.40pp | #15 |
| 1988 | 41.00% | −2.30pp | #14 |
| 1985 | 43.30% | – | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's poverty rate was 1.54% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 71.0% decrease from the previous year.
Philippines's poverty rate peaked at 43.30% in 1985.
The lowest poverty rate in Philippines was 1.54% in 2025.
Philippines ranks 27th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Philippines's poverty rate is projected to reach 1.54% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Philippines in 2025 was 1.54%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_poverty-rate,
title = {Philippines Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}