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Philippines cumulative inflation 1980 to 2025

See Philippines cumulative inflation from 1980 to 2025. ₱1,000 in 1980 is about ₱21,749 in 2025 (CPI inflation 2,074.9%). Use the calculator to test other amounts in PHP. No exchange rates.

Coverage starts in 1960 and runs through 2025.

Quick answer

₱1,000 in 1980 is about ₱21,749 in 2025 (CPI inflation 2,074.9%).

Buying power

Philippines inflation loss (1980–2025)

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 range snapshot
1980–2025
Inflation factor
21.749x
CPI end / CPI start
Total inflation
2,074.9%
Cumulative CPI change
Annualized rate
7.1%
Average per year
Peak YoY
+50.3%
1984 YoY
Period summary

Philippines CPI rose 2,074.9% from 1980 to 2025, which works out to about 7.1% per year across 45 years. The index ended at 21.749x of its starting level, making this a very high-inflation window.

The sharpest annual CPI jump inside this range was 1984 at +50.3%. No year in this range posted a negative CPI print in the current dataset.

Data freshness

What was cumulative inflation in Philippines from 1980 to 2025?

This is a period-level estimate. Inflation affects categories differently (housing, food, energy, services), so your personal experience may vary. The CPI ratio is a useful high-level way to compare “then vs now” purchasing power in Philippines.

Year-by-year CPI in Philippines

Each row shows the CPI index for the selected range plus the year-over-year change within this exact window.

YearCPI indexYoY change
19807.5
19818.4+13.1%
19829.3+10.2%
198310.2+10.0%
198415.4+50.3%
198518.9+23.1%
198619.2+1.1%
198719.9+4.1%
198822.7+13.9%
198925.5+12.2%
199028.6+12.2%
199134.1+19.3%
199237.0+8.7%
199339.5+6.7%
199443.6+10.4%
199546.6+6.8%
199650.1+7.5%
199752.9+5.6%
199857.8+9.2%
199961.2+5.9%
200063.7+4.0%
200167.1+5.3%
200268.9+2.7%
200370.5+2.3%
200473.9+4.8%
200578.7+6.5%
200683.0+5.5%
200785.4+2.9%
200892.4+8.3%
200996.3+4.2%
2010100.0+3.8%
2011104.7+4.7%
2012107.9+3.0%
2013110.7+2.6%
2014114.7+3.6%
2015115.4+0.7%
2016116.9+1.3%
2017120.2+2.9%
2018126.6+5.3%
2019129.6+2.4%
2020132.7+2.4%
2021137.9+3.9%
2022146.0+5.8%
2023154.7+6.0%
2024159.7+3.2%
2025162.3+1.7%

Philippines cumulative inflation calculator (CPI)

Use the calculator above to change amounts and compare different ranges. The output includes the equivalent end-year amount, the inflation shortfall, and the cumulative inflation factor.

Key insights for Philippines from 1980 to 2025

  • Total inflation (CPI): 2,074.9%.
  • Annualized inflation rate: 7.1% per year.

Largest YoY CPI increases (top 3):

  • 1984: +50.3% YoY
  • 1985: +23.1% YoY
  • 1991: +19.3% YoY

CPI-based estimates; year-to-year values can be volatile.

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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 much inflation occurred in Philippines from 1980 to 2025?

The calculator uses the CPI ratio between the two years to estimate the cumulative change in prices over the period.

What does “equivalent amount” mean on this page?

Equivalent amount estimates what your start-year amount would be in end-year prices (same currency), using CPI ratios.

Is the result guaranteed to match my personal spending?

No. CPI measures average consumer price changes. Individual experiences vary depending on spending patterns and local prices.