Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2022
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2022
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2022
Unemployment
(% of population)
2022
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2022
Capital
Manila
Surface area
300,000 km2
Population 2021
111,570,000
Density 2021
372 inhabitants/km2
Political System
Presidential republic
Head of state Since 30 June 2022
Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, 1987
https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/SPIB-ICIA/6.%201987%20Philippine%20Constitution.pdf
ARTICLE 3
BILL OF RIGHTS
SECTION 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
SECTION 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.
– The Public Assembly Act of 1985
https://www.rightofassembly.info/assets/downloads/1985_Public_Assembly_Act.pdf
UN: accession 24/10/1945
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: 19/12/1966,
Ratification/Accession: Ratification 07/06/1974
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: 19/12/1966, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 23/10/1986
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: 26/01/1990, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 21/08/1990
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: 15/11/1993, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 05/07/1995
UNESCO: Member since 1946
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: 15/07/1980, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 05/08/1981
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: NO
Currency: Philippine peso
ACD (Asia Cooperation Dialogue): 2002
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations): 1967
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Population Growth
(annual %)
2021
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2021
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
2019
Net Enrollment Rate
(% of population)
2020
Internet Users
(% of population)
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2021
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2019
Happiness Index /10
2022
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
2021
Democracy Index /10
2022
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2022
ITUC World Rights Index /5
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2022
HDI
2021
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