Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines
Philippines: Imports of personal protective equipment per capita was 1.11 current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines, 1996–2022
Source: UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2022, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines stood at 1.11 current US$.
The figure is down 28.7% on the previous year and up 412.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines peaked at 1.55 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1348 current US$, in 2009.
That places Philippines 137th out of 188 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.2451 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0.2141 current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1998 | 0.1872 current US$ | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 0.2179 current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 0.3463 current US$ | +58.9% |
| 2001 | 0.2775 current US$ | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 0.1604 current US$ | -42.2% |
| 2003 | 0.19 current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 0.2363 current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2727 current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 0.2254 current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2007 | 0.2004 current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 0.1957 current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 0.1348 current US$ | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 0.1675 current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 0.2222 current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2012 | 0.2159 current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 0.2329 current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 0.2599 current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 0.3007 current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 0.4636 current US$ | +54.2% |
| 2017 | 0.7059 current US$ | +52.3% |
| 2018 | 0.738 current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 0.9234 current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 1.34 current US$ | +45.4% |
| 2021 | 1.55 current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2022 | 1.11 current US$ | -28.7% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 1.11 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.38 current US$, 25% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 1.11 current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.19 current US$, 21% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2161 current US$ | 0.1872 current US$ | 0.2451 current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.224 current US$ | 0.1348 current US$ | 0.3463 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.423 current US$ | 0.1675 current US$ | 0.9234 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 current US$ | 1.11 current US$ | 1.55 current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More economy & growth data for Philippines
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -22.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines?
- Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in Philippines was 1.11 current US$ in 2022, according to UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1348 current US$ in 2009.
- How does Philippines rank for imports of personal protective equipment per capita?
- Philippines ranks 137th out of 188 countries with data for 2022.
- Is imports of personal protective equipment per capita rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 412.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports of personal protective equipment per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total imports of pandemic-related customs (commodity codes: 392620, 401519, 401511, 611610, 621600, 630790, 902000, 900490).