Government spending vs. GDP in Philippines
Philippines: Government spending vs. GDP was 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
70.26 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
30th
of 166 countries
All-time high
70.26 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.80 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Government spending vs. GDP in Philippines, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, government spending vs. gdp in Philippines stood at 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 110.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp in Philippines peaked at 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.80 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Philippines ranks 30th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government spending vs. GDP in Philippines, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 4.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1962 | 4.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 4.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 4.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 4.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 4.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 5.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 6.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 6.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 7.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 8.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.0% |
| 1973 | 8.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.8% |
| 1974 | 10.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 11.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 11.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 11.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 11.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 12.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 12.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 13.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 12.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 11.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.9% |
| 1985 | 11.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 11.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 11.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 12.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 13.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 14.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 14.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 13.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 14.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 15.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 16.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 16.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 17.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 17.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 16.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 16.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 16.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 15.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 16.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 16.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 17.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 19.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 20.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 20.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 23.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 24.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 24.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 28.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 29.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 30.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 33.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 36.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 38.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 44.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 48.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 53.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 57.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 60.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 60.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 64.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2025 | 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.30 billion constant 2015 US$, 7.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.18 billion constant 2015 US$, 16.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 13.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | 13.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 17.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | 15.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | 23.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 24.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 48.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | 53.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 27 Denmark 81.79 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 28 Thailand 76.00 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 29 South Africa 71.62 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 31 United Arab Emirates 68.48 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 32 Iran 68.40 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 33 Finland 66.75 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Philippines
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0033 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 13.72 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 7.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -17.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 66.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp in Philippines?
- Government spending vs. gdp in Philippines was 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 70.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.80 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Philippines rank for government spending vs. gdp?
- Philippines ranks 30th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government spending vs. gdp rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government spending vs. GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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General government final consumption expenditure includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). Both measures are expressed in constant 2015 US$.