Economy, jobs and prices in Eastern Visayas (Region VIII), Philippines: official figures
The economy of Eastern Visayas produced ₱645.6 billion of goods and services in 2025 (gross regional domestic product, GRDP, at current prices), 2.3% of the Philippine total of ₱28.01 trillion; by size it ranks 6th smallest of 17 regions.
How fast is the economy of Eastern Visayas growing?
GRDP at current prices in Eastern Visayas grew 3.9% from 2024 to 2025 (₱621.6 billion to ₱645.6 billion), against 5.9% for the Philippines; it ranks 5th slowest 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 Eastern Visayas grown since 2018?
Between 2018 and 2025 GRDP at current prices in Eastern Visayas rose from ₱444.4 billion to ₱645.6 billion, an increase of 45.3%, against 53.4% nationally. The figures are not adjusted for price rises.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Eastern Visayas?
Services (trade, transport, finance, government, education, health and similar) made up 52.3% of GRDP in Eastern Visayas in 2025 (₱337.7 billion), against 64.4% for the Philippines; it ranks 6th lowest of 17 regions by share.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow much of the economy of Eastern Visayas is industry?
Industry (manufacturing, mining, construction and utilities) made up 33.9% of GRDP in Eastern Visayas in 2025 (₱218.8 billion), against 27.0% for the Philippines; it ranks 3rd highest of 17 regions by share.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow important is farming in the economy of Eastern Visayas?
Agriculture, forestry and fishing made up 13.8% of GRDP in Eastern Visayas in 2025 (₱89.1 billion), against 8.6% for the Philippines; it ranks 8th lowest of 17 regions by share.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the GDP per person in Eastern Visayas?
Dividing 2025 GRDP by the 2024 census population gives about ₱139,562 of output per resident of Eastern Visayas, against ₱248,470 for the Philippines; it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Eastern Visayas?
The unemployment rate in Eastern Visayas was 3.8% in 2023 (Labor Force Survey), against 4.4% for the Philippines; it ranks 8th highest of 17 regions for unemployment.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow has unemployment changed in Eastern Visayas?
Unemployment in Eastern Visayas was 4.4% in 2019, jumped to 8.0% in 2020 during the first year of the pandemic and was 3.8% 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 Eastern Visayas?
63.8% of people aged 15 and over in Eastern Visayas were in the labour force (working or looking for work) in 2023, against 64.9% nationally; it ranks 5th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyWhat is the underemployment rate in Eastern Visayas?
The underemployment rate in Eastern Visayas was 17.3% in 2023, meaning that share of employed people wanted more hours of work or an additional job; the national rate was 12.3% and Eastern Visayas ranks 4th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow many working-age people are there in Eastern Visayas?
Eastern Visayas had 3,293,300 people aged 15 and over in 2023, the working-age population measured by the Labor Force Survey; in 2014 the figure was 1,708,900.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority · saved copyHow many households in Eastern Visayas have electricity?
96.3% of households in Eastern Visayas had electricity in the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, against 94.8% nationally; it ranks joint 7th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many households in Eastern Visayas own a computer or refrigerator?
In 2022, 86.6% of households in Eastern Visayas owned a mobile phone, 68.2% a television, 42.4% a refrigerator and 26.0% 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 Eastern Visayas use the internet?
84.0% of women aged 15 to 49 in Eastern Visayas had used the internet in the past 12 months (2022 survey; national: 82.2%), and 30.2% had a bank account (national: 32.0%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Eastern Visayas are in paid work?
43.5% of women aged 15 to 49 in Eastern Visayas were currently employed in 2022 (national: 44.8%); of employed women, 21.6% worked in professional, technical or managerial jobs and 5.0% in agriculture.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) compares with other regions
GRDP at current prices (2025)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bicol Region (Region V) | ₱789.4 billion |
| 10 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | ₱700.7 billion |
| 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 |
GRDP growth, 2024 to 2025 (at current prices, not adjusted for inflation) (2024-2025)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 13 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 5.4% |
| 11 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 5.2% |
| 12 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 4.0% |
| 13 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 3.9% |
| 14 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 3.8% |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 3.7% |
| 16 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 2.6% |
GRDP per resident (2025 GRDP over 2024 census population) (2025)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) 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 per resident (2025 GRDP over 2024 census population) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | ₱139,562 |
| 16 | Bicol Region (Region V) | ₱130,166 |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | ₱59,168 |
Services share of GRDP (2025)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 13 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 51.2% |
| 14 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 49.9% |
| 15 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 49.4% |
Unemployment rate (2023)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 8 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 4.8% |
| 6 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 4.2% |
| 7 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 4.1% |
| 8 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 3.8% |
| 9 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 3.6% |
| 10 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 3.6% |
| 11 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 3.6% |
Labour force participation rate (age 15 and over) (2023)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 13 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 64.3% |
| 11 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 64.2% |
| 12 | Western Visayas (Region VI) | 63.9% |
| 13 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 63.8% |
| 14 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 63.6% |
| 15 | CALABARZON (Region IV-A) | 63.4% |
| 16 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 62.4% |
Underemployment rate (2023)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 4 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source.
| Rank | Region | Underemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 25.3% |
| 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% |
Households with electricity (2022)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | 97.5% |
| 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% |
Households owning a computer (2022)
Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) ranks 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Central Luzon (Region III) | 37.0% |
| 5 | Ilocos Region (Region I) | 31.0% |
| 6 | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | 26.0% |
| 7 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 26.0% |
| 8 | Central Visayas (Region VII) | 24.0% |
| 9 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 23.0% |
| 10 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 23.0% |
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- 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…)
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