The Philippines’ digital economy expanded to PhP 2.74 trillion in 2025, accounting for 9.8 percent of the country’s GDP, according to preliminary data. The figure marks a 5.4 percent increase from the P2.59 trillion recorded in 2024, signaling continued—though moderating—growth in the sector.
Digital-enabling infrastructure remained the backbone of the industry, contributing the largest share at P1.79 trillion. Key drivers included ICT services, ICT manufacturing, and ICT-enabled services, underscoring the country’s reliance on core technology and outsourcing industries.
E-commerce continued to play a major role, making up 32.2 percent of the digital economy’s total value. It also dominated employment, accounting for 75.8 percent of the sector’s 10.39 million workers. However, the concentration of jobs in e-commerce highlights concerns about job quality and productivity, as many roles may be informal or lower-paying.
Other segments lagged behind. Digital content and media contributed just 2.2 percent, while government digital services accounted for only 0.3 percent—pointing to limited progress in public sector digitalization.
Employment in the digital economy reached 10.39 million in 2025, up 1.2 percent from 10.27 million the previous year. The sector now represents 21.2 percent of total employment nationwide, reinforcing its role as a key source of jobs despite slower growth.
The data comes from the Philippine Digital Economy Satellite Account, compiled by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Officials noted that the figures are preliminary and may be refined further as efforts continue to improve measurement of the country’s fast-evolving digital sector.
