Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) in Philippines

Philippines: Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) was 1.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.0%
Change on year
down 37.5%
World rank
40th
of 121 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 1985
All-time low
1.0%
in 2023
Years of data
14
1985–2023

Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) in Philippines, 1985–2023

0510151985200420231985: 14.3 %1988: 12.8 %1991: 13.3 %1994: 12.5 %1997: 9 %2000: 7.1 %2003: 6.9 %2006: 7.5 %2009: 5.7 %2012: 5.6 %2015: 3.4 %2018: 1.6 %2021: 1.6 %2023: 1 %

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. Measured in %.

Analysis

Philippines recorded 1.0% for poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

That represents a change of down 37.5% on the previous year and down 82.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Philippines peaked at 14.3% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2023.

That places Philippines 40th out of 121 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 13.6% 12.8% 14.3% 2
1990s 11.6% 9.0% 13.3% 3
2000s 6.8% 5.7% 7.5% 4
2010s 3.5% 1.6% 5.6% 3
2020s 1.3% 1.0% 1.6% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Philippines?
Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Philippines was 1.0% 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 poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 1985.
What is the lowest poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2023.
How does Philippines rank for poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp)?
Philippines ranks 40th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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 Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) (%)
Unit
%
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
136 places, 2,855 data points, 1963–2025
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Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $3.00 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.