Philippines
Country in Asia
In brief
Population: 116.8M (2025). World rank 14 of 216; in Asia, 7 of 49. Area: 342,353 km². World rank 65 of 249; in Asia, 18 of 50. GDP: $487.1B (2025). World rank 33 of 210; in Asia, 13 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 105.3M → 116.8M, GDP $306.4B → $487.1B, and GDP per person $2,910 → $4,171.
State
- Official name
- Republic of the Philippines
- Local name
- Philippines
- Capital
- Manila
- Region
- Asia
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- English, Filipino
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Time zones
- UTC+8
- Calling code
- +63
- Emergency numbers
- 911
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- A, B, C
- Mains voltage
- 220 V