Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines
Philippines: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 23.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 23.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines peaked at 25.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1981.
That places Philippines 69th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1982 | 1.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 2.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +39.3% |
| 1984 | 2.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.1% |
| 1985 | 2.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 3.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 3.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 1988 | 4.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 4.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1990 | 5.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.2% |
| 1991 | 6.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 6.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 7.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.6% |
| 1994 | 7.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 8.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 9.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.6% |
| 1997 | 12.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.5% |
| 1998 | 17.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +39.2% |
| 1999 | 15.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 18.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 22.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.7% |
| 2002 | 22.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 24.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 25.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 23.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 20.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2007 | 16.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 2008 | 15.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 14.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 14.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 13.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 12.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 12.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 13.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 14.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 16.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 19.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 2018 | 22.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2019 | 20.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 16.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 18.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 23.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.1% |
| 2023 | 22.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 22.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 23.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1990s | 9.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 17.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 25.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 22.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 66 Sudan 28.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 67 Kenya 28.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 68 Ethiopia 24.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 70 Thailand 22.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 71 Ukraine 21.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 72 Mauritania 21.55 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines was 23.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 25.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2004.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1981.
- How does Philippines rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Philippines ranks 69th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.3%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (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.