The Philippines Economy in 2 Minutes
Global Economics・1 minute read
The Philippines has seen significant economic growth since the 1980s, driven by the service sector, which now employs 56% of the workforce, while the industrial sector faces challenges due to geographical constraints and employs 18% of workers. Remittances play a crucial role in the economy, contributing over 9% to the GDP, with industrial sector growth hindered by factors like high energy prices and limited land for development.
Insights
- English proficiency, historical ties with the U.S., and low costs have been instrumental in driving the rapid growth of the service sector in the Philippines, which now employs the majority of the country's workforce.
- Despite facing challenges like geographical fragmentation, high energy prices, poor infrastructure, and limited land availability, the industrial sector in the Philippines still maintains a significant share in GDP and employs a substantial portion of the population.
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Recent questions
What is the main sector contributing to the Philippines' GDP?
Service sector
What percentage of the Philippine workforce is employed by the industrial sector?
18%
What is the contribution of remittances to the Philippines' GDP?
Over 9%
What are the key factors driving economic growth in the Philippines?
Historical ties with the U.S., English proficiency, low costs
What challenges does the industrial sector in the Philippines face?
High energy prices, poor infrastructure, limited land for development
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Philippines: Service Sector Dominance in Economy
- The Philippines experienced rapid economic growth with the service sector surpassing the industrial sector in GDP contribution in the early 80s, now employing 56% of the workforce, largely due to its historical ties with the U.S., English proficiency, and low costs. Remittances contribute over 9% to the GDP, while the industrial sector, hindered by geographical challenges like being spread over 7,000 islands, still holds a 30% share in GDP and employs 18% of the workforce, facing issues like high energy prices, poor infrastructure, and limited land for development.
