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Philippines: key facts and figures
Philippines has 115.8 million people, 2 official languages, the Philippine Peso and 21 public holidays a year. It ranks 14th of 195 countries for total population.
115.8 millionpeople
PHPcurrency
Filipinoofficial language
+63calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Philippines differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
115.8 millionPopulation
- Annual change+0.83%
- Fertility rate1.9 per woman#105
- Aged 65 and over5.49%#119
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$4,171Output per person
- Total economy$487.1 billion#33
- Real growth+4.4%#61
- Inflation1.7%#130
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.720Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.597#91
- Life expectancy69.8 years#128
- Mean schooling10 years#95
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Philippine PesoCurrency
- ISO 4217 codePHP
- Symbol₱
- CapitalManila
Languages
which languages hold official status
Filipino, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type B, Type CPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+63
- Time zoneAsia/Manila
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
21Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day Regular
- Feb 17Chinese New Year Special
- Feb 25EDSA Anniversary Working
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
67%Internet use
- E-government index0.762#73
- Global rank#73
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Apo
- ClimateThe climate is tropical maritime, with rainfall patterns strongly influenced by the southwest and northeast monsoons, topography and exposure to surrounding seas.
Education
how the school system is structured
25,885,587Total learners
- Grades 1 to 612,292,987
- Junior high7,407,802
- Senior high3,865,520
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