Active Mobile Money Accounts Statistics in Philippines (2026)
As of 2023, active mobile money accounts in the Philippines was 855 per 1,000 adults, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Up from 578.1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 855 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Philippines ranks #3 of 6 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #15 of 60 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 855 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Active Mobile Money Accounts in the Philippines as of 2023, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2022
- +47.9% (2023)
- Up from 578.1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 855 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2010–2023
- +17.7% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 103.1 per 1,000 adults in 2010 to 855 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- 103.1 per 1,000 adults (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 103.1 per 1,000 adults in 2010 to 855 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 855 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for the Philippines.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #3 of 6 (2023)
- The Philippines ranks 3 of 6 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #15 of 60 (2023)
- The Philippines ranks 15 of 60 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 540.3 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The Philippines (855 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 540.3 per 1,000 adults across the 6 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1,300.3 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (36.3%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Active mobile money accounts (number) (2023)
- 70.1 million (2023)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in the Philippines (2024)
- 67.3% (2024)
- 67.3% of the population in the Philippines used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 115.8 million (2024)
- The Philippines had a population of 115.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2010–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 855 | +47.9% |
| 2022 | 578 | +27.0% |
| 2021 | 455 | +69.6% |
| 2020 | 268 | +122.8% |
| 2019 | 120 | +78.3% |
| 2018 | 67.5 | +130.6% |
| 2017 | 29.3 | −70.1% |
| 2016 | 97.9 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 92 | −9.0% |
| 2014 | 101 | +26.3% |
| 2013 | 80 | −30.9% |
| 2012 | 116 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 109 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 103 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for active mobile money accounts in the Philippines?
Active mobile money accounts in the Philippines stood at 855 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How recent is the active mobile money accounts data for the Philippines?
The most recent observation is from 2023. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for the Philippines.
Where does the active mobile money accounts data for the Philippines come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA63N.PTADLT_NUM). The latest observation for the Philippines is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has active mobile money accounts in the Philippines changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 103.1 per 1,000 adults in 2010 to 855 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
How does the Philippines compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
The Philippines ranks 3 of 6 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 855 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 540.3 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA63N.PTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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