Philippine unemployment rate climbs to 4.4% in November 2025

The Philippine unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in November 2025, an increase from 3.2% a year prior, despite the start of the holiday hiring season.

This figure translates to approximately 2.25 million jobless Filipinos, compared to 1.66 million in November 2024.

Bad weather and job losses in key industries, including disruptions from two major typhoons, contributed to the year-on-year weakening of the labor market.

The number of employed Filipinos increased to 49.26 million in November from 48.62 million in October, indicating some seasonal recovery.

However, the total employed figure remained below the 49.54 million recorded in November 2024.

The underemployment rate declined to 10.4% in November from 12% in October, and the services sector continued to dominate employment.