Mobile Money Agents Statistics in Philippines (2026)
The Philippines recorded mobile money agent density of 66.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Down from 121.4 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 66.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021. Philippines ranks #7 of 8 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #50 of 58 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 66.4 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- Mobile Money Agents in the Philippines as of 2021, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2020
- −45.3% (2021)
- Down from 121.4 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 66.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2010–2021
- +15% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 14.2 per 100,000 adults in 2010 to 66.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- 14.2 per 100,000 adults (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 14.2 per 100,000 adults in 2010 to 66.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021.
- Peak value (2020)
- 121.4 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2021 value is 66.4 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #7 of 8 (2021)
- The Philippines ranks 7 of 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #50 of 58 (2021)
- The Philippines ranks 50 of 58 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 826.3 per 100,000 adults (2021)
- The Philippines (66.4 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 826.3 per 100,000 adults across the 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 109.4 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 10.5%); not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money agent outlets (number) (2021)
- 52,595 (2021)
- 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, 2010–2021
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66.4 | −45.3% |
| 2020 | 121 | +225.0% |
| 2019 | 37.3 | −0.4% |
| 2018 | 37.5 | −34.7% |
| 2017 | 57.4 | +57.9% |
| 2016 | 36.4 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 34 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 33.1 | −7.9% |
| 2013 | 35.9 | +26.4% |
| 2012 | 28.4 | +48.3% |
| 2011 | 19.2 | +34.8% |
| 2010 | 14.2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money agent density in the Philippines?
Mobile money agent density in the Philippines stood at 66.4 per 100,000 adults in 2021, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How does the Philippines compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
The Philippines ranks 7 of 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 66.4 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 826.3 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does the Philippines rank globally on mobile money agents?
The Philippines ranks 50 of 58 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
What could mobile money agents in the Philippines look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 109.4 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 10.5%); not an official figure.
When did mobile money agents in the Philippines peak?
The highest value in the available series was 121.4 per 100,000 adults in 2020; the latest (2021) value is 66.4 per 100,000 adults.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA57N.PHTADLT_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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