Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines
Philippines: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines peaked at 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1960.
Philippines ranks 75th of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1962 | 3.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +84.5% |
| 1963 | 3.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 3.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 3.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1966 | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 5.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.4% |
| 1971 | 6.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 6.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 6.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 6.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 7.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 7.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 7.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 7.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 7.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 7.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 7.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 8.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 11.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
| 1984 | 16.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +50.3% |
| 1985 | 18.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 20.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 20.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 21.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 21.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 24.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 1991 | 27.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 25.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 27.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 26.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 25.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 26.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 29.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 40.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.8% |
| 1999 | 39.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 44.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 50.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 51.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 54.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 56.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 55.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 51.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 46.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2008 | 44.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 47.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 45.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 43.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 42.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 42.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 44.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 45.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 47.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 50.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 52.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 51.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 49.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 49.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 54.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 55.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 57.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 7.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | +84.5% | 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1970 | +51.4% | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1984 | +50.3% | 11.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1998 | +38.8% | 29.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 40.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1983 | +30.1% | 8.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 21.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 24.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 40.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 44.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 56.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 52.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 49.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 72 Afghanistan 66.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 73 Gambia 66.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 74 Dominican Republic 57.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 76 Mozambique 57.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 77 Egypt 47.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 78 North Macedonia 47.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 33.76 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5964 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0059 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 24.65 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines was 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 57.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- How does Philippines rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Philippines ranks 75th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.