Key Figures
101 million population (2015 ) 49.6% Female 50.4% Male
21.6% poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population 2015)
US$2,899 Lower middle income GDP per capita (2015)
Overview
The Philippines is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. On average, 22 tropical cyclones enter the Philippines each year, with at least six having significant humanitarian impact. From 2005 to 2015, 97 storms affected 83 million people and caused nearly 16,000 deaths. Typhoon Haiyan, which hit in 2013, was one of the most destructive cyclones ever recorded.
In Mindanao, a protracted conflict situation between Government and various armed groups is ongoing. In 2016, 251,000 people were internally displaced due to conflict and violence.