Philippines edition
Am I rich in the Philippines?
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What counts as rich in the Philippines?
Money sent home by Filipinos working abroad supports millions of families, and much of it ends up in homes and land.
The median adult in the Philippines holds about ₱277,000. The top 10% starts at roughly ₱1.7 million, and the top 1% at about ₱6.9 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | ₱277,000 |
| Top 25% | ₱732,000 |
| Top 10% | ₱1.7 million |
| Top 1% | ₱6.9 million |
Net wealth per adult, in PHP. Couples split their wealth equally. Source: World Inequality Database · How we calculate →
Everyone in the Philippines, lined up
All adults in the Philippines from poorest to richest, in 20 groups of 5%. Bar height is how much each group typically owns. Tap a bar to see the numbers.
Philippines vs the world
A typical adult in the Philippines, with about ₱277,000, is richer than about 37% of adults worldwide. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about ₱8 million in local money, and the top 1% in the Philippines starts at about ₱6.9 million.
Questions people in the Philippines ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in the Philippines?
About ₱1.7 million per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.
Is ₱5 million a lot in the Philippines?
It puts an adult in about the top 2% in the Philippines, and in the top 14% of the world.
Should I count property I own with family?
Count your own share of it. If you own a house together with siblings, add only your part.
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