Income share held by fourth 20% in Philippines

Philippines: Income share held by fourth 20% was 20.9% in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
20.9%
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
104th
of 121 countries
All-time high
21.3%
in 1988
All-time low
20.0%
in 2000
Years of data
14
1985–2023

Income share held by fourth 20% in Philippines, 1985–2023

051015201985200420231985: 20.91988: 21.31991: 20.71994: 211997: 20.42000: 202003: 20.42006: 20.62009: 20.42012: 20.52015: 20.72018: 20.72021: 20.82023: 20.9

Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.

Analysis

The most recent figure for income share held by fourth 20% in Philippines is 20.9%, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income share held by fourth 20% in Philippines peaked at 21.3% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 20.0%, in 2000.

That places Philippines 104th out of 121 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 21.1% 20.9% 21.3% 2
1990s 20.7% 20.4% 21.0% 3
2000s 20.4% 20.0% 20.6% 4
2010s 20.6% 20.5% 20.7% 3
2020s 20.9% 20.8% 20.9% 2

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 103 Malawi 21.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is income share held by fourth 20% in Philippines?
Income share held by fourth 20% in Philippines was 20.9% in 2023, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
What is the highest income share held by fourth 20% recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 21.3% in 1988.
What is the lowest income share held by fourth 20% recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 20.0% in 2000.
How does Philippines rank for income share held by fourth 20%?
Philippines ranks 104th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is income share held by fourth 20% rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Income share held by fourth 20%. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Income share held by fourth 20%
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
122 places, 2,305 data points, 1963–2025
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