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Philippines inflation calculator

Calculate Philippines inflation across 1960 to 2025 using CPI data. For a common preset, ₱1,000 in 1970 is about ₱85,381 in 2025 (CPI inflation 8,438.1%). Compare any two years in PHP. No exchange rates.

Coverage starts in 1960 and runs through 2025.

What you get
  • Inflation rate based on CPI
  • Equivalent amount in PHP
  • Inflation shortfall in PHP
Quick answer

₱1,000 in 1970 is about ₱85,381 in 2025 (CPI inflation 8,438.1%).

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Open exact year pages for Philippines CPI inflation answers with prefilled amounts, factors, and year-by-year CPI tables.

Inflation loss calculator for Philippines

See how inflation changes purchasing power over time. Compare two years using CPI ratios to estimate the inflation-adjusted equivalent amount, the inflation shortfall, and the cumulative inflation factor.

Inputs
Choose a country, amount, and two years. Results stay in the same currency (no exchange rates).
Nominal amount in PHP. Example: ₱1,000.00
Earlier year (when you had the money).
Later year (comparison purchasing power).

CPI values vary by source and methodology. This site uses locally stored CPI series and the formula in docs/DATA_MODEL.md. CPI value for 2025 is provisional (World Bank CPI with IMF WEO inflation projection) and may be revised.

Philippines CPI snapshot
1960–2025 coverage
Coverage years
1960–2025
CPI series span
Total inflation
14,276.4%
Across full dataset
Peak YoY CPI change
+50.3%
1984 year-over-year
Example range
1970–2025
Popular CPI range
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Side-by-side compare pages often answer higher-intent searches than broad country hubs. Use these to check how Philippines inflation tracked against other countries.

Cumulative inflation in Philippines (1960-2025)

CPI is an index of average consumer prices. The cumulative change from 1960-2025 gives a clear benchmark for how purchasing power shifted over the full dataset.

Philippines cumulative inflation calculator (CPI)

The inflation shortfall is not a fee you paid—it’s an estimate of how much more you’d need in the end year to match the start-year purchasing power (same currency). If the CPI index rises, prices are higher on average, so the same nominal amount buys less.

For long periods, even small annual inflation rates compound. That’s why the inflation factor can look large over decades. Use the calculator to compare different ranges and see how the results change.

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Country context

Data coverage and source details for the CPI series used on this page.

Currency
PHP (php)
CPI coverage
1960–2025
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Data updated
Apr 15, 2026

CPI value for 2025 is provisional (World Bank CPI with IMF WEO inflation projection) and may be revised.

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FAQ

Answers to common questions about CPI-based inflation loss estimates.

How is inflation loss calculated for Philippines?

We use CPI ratios for the selected years to estimate an inflation-adjusted equivalent amount: equivalentEnd = amount × (CPI_end / CPI_start).

What years can I select?

You can select from years that exist in the country CPI dataset stored under /data/cpi. The dropdowns in the calculator only include valid years.

What is the inflation rate for Philippines?

Inflation rate depends on the years you select. We compute the total CPI change between the start and end year: (CPI_end / CPI_start − 1) × 100. See Philippines 19702025 inflation.

Does the calculator account for exchange rates?

No. Results are in PHP and adjust only for domestic price level changes (inflation), not currency conversion.

Why does the CPI index matter?

CPI is an index of consumer prices. Using the CPI ratio between two years approximates how overall consumer prices changed across that period.