Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines
Philippines: Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
59th
of 186 countries
All-time high
16.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2020
All-time low
-3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1986
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines peaked at 16.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2020 and was at its lowest, -3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1986.
That places Philippines 59th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0564 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0228 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -59.7% |
| 1962 | 0.0589 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +158.9% |
| 1963 | 0.0559 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1964 | 0.0266 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -52.4% |
| 1965 | 0.056 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +110.4% |
| 1966 | 0.0727 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.8% |
| 1967 | 0.0122 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -83.2% |
| 1968 | -0.0152 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -224.4% |
| 1969 | -0.0665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +337.5% |
| 1970 | -0.0768 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 1971 | -0.097 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.3% |
| 1972 | 0.0139 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -114.4% |
| 1973 | 0.4203 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2914.0% |
| 1974 | 0.426 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 0.1661 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -61.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0121 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -92.7% |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -99.6% |
| 1978 | -0.2582 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -557911.9% |
| 1979 | -0.4512 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +74.7% |
| 1980 | -0.5654 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 1981 | -0.6495 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1982 | -1.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +74.7% |
| 1983 | -2.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +89.3% |
| 1984 | -3.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +40.4% |
| 1985 | -3.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.0% |
| 1986 | -3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1987 | -3.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1988 | -2.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.6% |
| 1989 | -1.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.0% |
| 1990 | -2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.3% |
| 1991 | -0.4296 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -78.8% |
| 1992 | 0.5078 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -218.2% |
| 1993 | 1.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +230.9% |
| 1994 | 1.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 1.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 1996 | 0.6954 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -48.1% |
| 1997 | -0.5868 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -184.4% |
| 1998 | 1.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -297.0% |
| 1999 | 3.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +174.6% |
| 2000 | 3.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 7.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +101.5% |
| 2002 | 8.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 9.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 9.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 10.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 11.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 10.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 11.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 13.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 13.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 13.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 12.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 12.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 12.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 13.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 13.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 13.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 12.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 16.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.7% |
| 2021 | 16.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 15.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 15.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 5.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 5.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -557911.9% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2582 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1973 | +2914.0% | 0.0139 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4203 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1969 | -337.5% | -0.0152 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0665 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1998 | +297.0% | -0.5868 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1993 | +230.9% | 0.5078 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1968 | -224.4% | 0.0122 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0152 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.028 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0727 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0155 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4512 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.426 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5654 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7177 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 56 Thailand 16.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 57 Japan 15.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 58 Suriname 15.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 60 Congo 15.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 61 Haiti 14.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 62 North Macedonia 14.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More financial sector data for Philippines
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 6.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 4.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 6.23 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines?
- Net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Philippines was 15.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 16.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2020.
- What is the lowest net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1986.
- How does Philippines rank for net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Philippines ranks 59th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net foreign assets (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Net foreign assets (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Net foreign assets International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Net foreign assets (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.