Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Philippines
Philippines: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
52nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
214,282 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Philippines, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Philippines is 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 53.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Philippines peaked at 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 214,282 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Philippines 52nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Philippines, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 214,282 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 231,907 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1963 | 245,584 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 250,064 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 260,901 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1966 | 270,981 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 275,196 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 294,464 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 312,244 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 331,916 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 353,363 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 372,259 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 406,358 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 434,109 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 471,842 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 507,533 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 524,815 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 556,451 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 572,415 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 626,414 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 652,661 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 677,714 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 694,178 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 651,427 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 611,088 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 645,954 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 718,362 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 788,201 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 858,896 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 940,504 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 959,017 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 1.01 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 1.07 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 1.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 1.30 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 1.41 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 1.41 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 1.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 1.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 1.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 1.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 1.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 1.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 1.57 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 1.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 1.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 1.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 2.12 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 2.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 2.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 2.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 2.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 2.78 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 2.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 3.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 3.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 3.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 3.21 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 3.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 3.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 3.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 261,736 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 214,282 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 312,244 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 453,106 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 331,916 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 572,415 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 692,490 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 611,088 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 858,896 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 940,504 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.41 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.79 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.12 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.21 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 49 Vietnam 4.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 50 Portugal 4.17 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 51 Turkey 4.06 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 53 Hungary 3.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 54 Slovakia 3.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 55 Cyprus 3.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Philippines?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Philippines was 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 3.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 214,282 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Philippines ranks 52nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.