Economy, jobs and prices in Caraga (Region XIII), Philippines: official figures
The economy of Caraga produced ₱477.7 billion of goods and services in 2025 (gross regional domestic product, GRDP, at current prices), 1.7% of the Philippine total of ₱28.01 trillion; by size it ranks 3rd smallest of 17 regions.
How fast is the economy of Caraga growing?
GRDP at current prices in Caraga grew 8.7% from 2024 to 2025 (₱439.7 billion to ₱477.7 billion), against 5.9% for the Philippines; it ranks the fastest of 17 regions for growth. This is growth in pesos and is not adjusted for price rises.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow much has the economy of Caraga grown since 2018?
Between 2018 and 2025 GRDP at current prices in Caraga rose from ₱290.6 billion to ₱477.7 billion, an increase of 64.4%, against 53.4% nationally. The figures are not adjusted for price rises.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Caraga?
Services (trade, transport, finance, government, education, health and similar) made up 55.4% of GRDP in Caraga in 2025 (₱264.8 billion), against 64.4% for the Philippines; it ranks 9th highest of 17 regions by share.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow much of the economy of Caraga is industry?
Industry (manufacturing, mining, construction and utilities) made up 33.9% of GRDP in Caraga in 2025 (₱161.7 billion), against 27.0% for the Philippines; it ranks 4th highest of 17 regions by share.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow important is farming in the economy of Caraga?
Agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 10.7% of GRDP in Caraga in 2025 (₱51.2 billion), against 8.6% for the Philippines; it ranks 6th lowest of 17 regions by share.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the GDP per person in Caraga?
Dividing 2025 GRDP by the 2024 census population gives about ₱166,740 of output per resident of Caraga, against ₱248,470 for the Philippines; it ranks 7th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Caraga?
The unemployment rate in Caraga was 3.0% in 2023 (Labor Force Survey), against 4.4% for the Philippines; it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions for unemployment.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow has unemployment changed in Caraga?
Unemployment in Caraga was 4.8% in 2019, jumped to 7.6% in 2020 during the first year of the pandemic and was 3.0% in 2023; nationally the rate went 5.1%, 10.3% and 4.4%.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Caraga?
73.2% of people aged 15 and over in Caraga were in the labour force (working or looking for work) in 2023, against 64.9% nationally; it ranks 2nd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the underemployment rate in Caraga?
The underemployment rate in Caraga was 16.2% in 2023, meaning that share of employed people wanted more hours of work or an additional job; the national rate was 12.3% and Caraga ranks 5th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow many working-age people are there in Caraga?
Caraga had 1,883,700 people aged 15 and over in 2023, the working-age population measured by the Labor Force Survey; in 2014 the figure was 1,762,300.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow many households in Caraga have electricity?
94.8% of households in Caraga had electricity in the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, against 94.8% nationally; it ranks 9th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many households in Caraga own a computer or refrigerator?
In 2022, 90.5% of households in Caraga owned a mobile phone, 63.5% a television, 47.1% a refrigerator and 22.0% a computer; nationally the shares were 92.0%, 73.9%, 52.3% and 30.0%.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Caraga use the internet?
71.5% of women aged 15 to 49 in Caraga had used the internet in the past 12 months (2022 survey; national: 82.2%), and 30.6% had a bank account (national: 32.0%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Caraga are in paid work?
45.6% of women aged 15 to 49 in Caraga were currently employed in 2022 (national: 44.8%); of employed women, 25.2% worked in professional, technical or managerial jobs and 8.2% in agriculture.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Caraga (Region XIII) compares with other regions
GRDP at current prices (2025)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 15 of 17, highest first. The Negros Island Region, created in 2024, is not listed; Western Visayas and Central Visayas exclude Negros in this table.
| Rank | Region | GRDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | ₱672.3 billion |
| 12 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | ₱645.6 billion |
| 13 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | ₱579.6 billion |
| 14 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | ₱538.1 billion |
| 15 | Caraga (Region XIII) | ₱477.7 billion |
| 16 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | ₱475.2 billion |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | ₱336.8 billion |
GRDP growth, 2024 to 2025 (at current prices, not adjusted for inflation) (2024-2025)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 1 of 17, highest first. The Negros Island Region, created in 2024, is not listed; Western Visayas and Central Visayas exclude Negros in this table.
| Rank | Region | GRDP growth, 2024 to 2025 (at current prices, not adjusted for inflation) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 8.7% |
| 2 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 7.3% |
| 3 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 6.6% |
| 4 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 6.6% |
| 5 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 6.2% |
| 6 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 6.0% |
| 7 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 5.7% |
GRDP per resident (2025 GRDP over 2024 census population) (2025)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 11 of 17, highest first. The Negros Island Region, created in 2024, is not listed; Western Visayas and Central Visayas exclude Negros in this table.
| Rank | Region | GRDP per resident (2025 GRDP over 2024 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | ₱173,964 |
| 9 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | ₱173,145 |
| 10 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | ₱170,468 |
| 11 | Caraga (Region XIII) | ₱166,740 |
| 12 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | ₱165,791 |
| 13 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | ₱157,009 |
| 14 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | ₱153,436 |
Services share of GRDP (2025)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 9 of 17, highest first. The Negros Island Region, created in 2024, is not listed; Western Visayas and Central Visayas exclude Negros in this table.
| Rank | Region | Services share of GRDP |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 57.1% |
| 7 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 56.6% |
| 8 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 56.1% |
| 9 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 55.4% |
| 10 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 54.5% |
| 11 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 53.6% |
| 12 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 52.3% |
Unemployment rate (2023)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 15 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 3.6% |
| 12 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 3.2% |
| 13 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 3.2% |
| 14 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 3.1% |
| 15 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 3.0% |
| 16 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 2.8% |
| 17 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 2.4% |
Labour force participation rate (age 15 and over) (2023)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 2 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source.
| Rank | Region | Labour force participation rate (age 15 and over) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 74.1% |
| 2 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 73.2% |
| 3 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 69.3% |
| 4 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 68.9% |
| 5 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 66.2% |
| 6 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 65.6% |
| 7 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 64.9% |
Underemployment rate (2023)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 5 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source.
| Rank | Region | Underemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 24.8% |
| 3 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 20.4% |
| 4 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 17.3% |
| 5 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 16.2% |
| 6 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 14.7% |
| 7 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 14.4% |
| 8 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 13.7% |
Households with electricity (2022)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 9 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Households with electricity |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 96.8% |
| 7 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 96.3% |
| 8 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 96.3% |
| 9 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 94.8% |
| 10 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 94.1% |
| 11 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 92.7% |
| 12 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 92.3% |
Households owning a computer (2022)
Caraga (Region XIII) ranks 12 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Households owning a computer |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 23.0% |
| 10 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 23.0% |
| 11 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 22.0% |
| 12 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 22.0% |
| 13 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 21.0% |
| 14 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 21.0% |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 19.0% |
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Sources
- Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program): 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey: selected national and regional indicators (DHS Program API), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 401a0e9d6912…)
- Philippine Statistics Authority: Gross Regional Domestic Product at Current Prices, by Region, Major Industry: 2018 to 2025 (OpenStat table 0052B5BGRP0, CSV export; values in thousand pesos), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0424b0ab102c…)
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