Philippines: crime and justice

What is the murder rate in the Philippines?

The Philippines recorded 4.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, according to the World Bank World Development Indicators, which draw on UN Office on Drugs and Crime data. The rate was 7.6 in 2017 and 5.2 in 2018.

The figures are based on national police and health records. The Philippine National Police publishes its own crime statistics, but its website blocked automated access on 15 October 2026, so its latest figures could not be confirmed here. The UNODC data portal carries the series for comparison with other countries.

Official sources: World Bank: intentional homicides per 100,000, Philippines · UNODC: intentional homicide data · Philippine National Police

How many foreigners are arrested in POGO raids?

The Bureau of Immigration arrested 244 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, in raids on illegal offshore gaming operations in Zamboanga Sibugay, which it describes as the largest POGO bust of 2026. A second raid within two weeks led to 76 more arrests, according to the Bureau of Immigration.

Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are online gaming businesses that serve gamblers outside the country. The BI reports each operation in its press releases; it does not publish a running total of POGO arrests on its homepage.

Official sources: BI: largest POGO bust of 2026 · Bureau of Immigration

What is the homicide rate in the Philippines?

In 2023, the intentional homicide rate in the Philippines was 4.3 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Since 2007 it has ranged from 4.3 per 100,000 (2019) to 10.5 per 100,000 (2016). East Asia & Pacific median: 0.9 per 100,000; the Philippines is 2nd highest of 9. World rank, highest first: 30th of 79.

How many women are killed in the Philippines?

In 2023, the homicide rate for women in the Philippines was 1.2 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Since 2007 it has ranged from 0.8 per 100,000 (2019) to 3.3 per 100,000 (2009). East Asia & Pacific median: 0.7 per 100,000; the Philippines is 3rd highest of 8. Worldwide: 36th of 78.

How many men are killed in the Philippines?

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the homicide rate for men in the Philippines was 7.5 per 100,000 in 2023. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2007. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 1.3 per 100,000, and the Philippines placed 2nd highest of 8. World rank, highest first: 29th of 78.

How many people have been killed in fighting in the Philippines?

The Uppsala Conflict Data Program puts battle-related deaths in the Philippines at 176 in 2024. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Of 41 countries with 2024 data, 24th highest.