Philippines GDP Growth

By: EconomyWatch   Date: 14 October 2010

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About Philippines GDP growth
Over years, Philippines GDP growth has been steady. In recent years, gross domestic product growth rate of Philippines has increased. Much of this impressive condition could be credited to increase in agricultural production in this South-East Asian country. Present rate of growth of Philippines' gross domestic product has been its highest in a decade and half.

This rate is, however, supposed to be moderate in coming years. National government of Philippines has taken certain steps to make sure more revenues are generated and deficit in budget could be reduced. In this regard, it has made a number of reforms.

There are certain areas of concern that still remain for Philippines government – reduction in unemployment, reforms in power sector, management of debt and improvement of conditions for investment in Philippines. It is assumed that if these areas are taken care of then gross domestic product of Philippines would be able to rise further. With regards to purchasing power parity, Philippines is ranked in 37th position.

History of Philippines GDP growth
Over years, Philippines has had a steady gross domestic product growth rate. For example in financial year 2004, gross domestic product of Philippines increased to 6.1 percent, which was more than what Philippines national government had predicted.

Real GDP growth of Philippines
Impressive GDP growth of Philippines can be understood from its real growth rate statistics for last few years. In financial year 2003, real growth rate of Philippines' gross domestic product was 4.60 percent and in next financial year this rate came down slightly to 4.50 percent.

In financial year 2005, real growth rate of Philippines' gross domestic product went up to 5.90 percent and in financial year 2006, real growth rate of gross domestic product of Philippines plummeted to 4.80 percent. However, in financial year 2007, this rate shot up to 5.40 percent and in 2008, real growth rate of Philippines' gross domestic product has shot further up to 7.30 percent.
 

 


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