Highest Unemployment in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Philippines

1 Manlucahoc 06 2.2%

2 Calolbon 05 2.2%

3 Sirib 11 2.2%

4 Bato 11 2.2%

5 Bacon 05 2.2%

6 Antipolo 05 2.2%

7 Sulit 12 2.2%

8 Calubcub Dos 40 2.2%

9 Lantapan 10 2.2%

10 Batobalane 05 2.2%

11 Arteche 08 2.2%

12 San Pedro 06 2.2%

13 Valencia 07 2.2%

14 Santo Domingo 05 2.2%

15 Gansing 12 2.2%

16 San Juan 03 2.2%

17 Ivisan 06 2.2%

18 Sinilian First 03 2.2%

19 Tiaong 40 2.2%

20 Santo Domingo 03 2.2%

21 Tayaman 41 2.2%

22 San Miguel 10 2.2%

23 Balibago 03 2.2%

24 San Gabriel 05 2.2%

25 Tumcon Ilawod 06 2.2%

26 Simod 11 2.2%

27 Kipalbig 12 2.2%

28 Saguing 12 2.2%

29 Tabina 09 2.2%

30 Ipilan 41 2.2%

31 Kibawe 10 2.2%

32 Bayanga 14 2.2%

33 Catablan 01 2.2%

34 Bacong 07 2.2%

35 Dayap 40 2.2%

36 Pandan 05 2.2%

37 Umiray 03 2.2%

38 Aras-asan 13 2.2%

39 Camindangan 06 2.2%

40 Maloh 07 2.2%

41 Nagbalaye 07 2.2%

42 Plaridel 06 2.2%

43 Kauran 14 2.2%

44 Alae 10 2.2%

45 Llanera 03 2.2%

46 Puloypuloy 12 2.2%

47 Canturay 06 2.2%

48 Santo Tomas 03 2.2%

49 Murcia 03 2.2%

50 Sabang 03 2.2%

51 Baquero Norte 03 2.2%

52 Bulata 06 2.2%

53 Lagayan 15 2.2%

54 Panitan 06 2.2%

55 Conduaga 41 2.2%

56 Tamontaka 12 2.2%

57 Leon 06 2.2%

58 Janagdong 40 2.2%

59 Pantijan No 2 40 2.2%

60 Dado 14 2.2%

61 Bolong 09 2.2%

62 San Andres 40 2.2%

63 Tuban 11 2.2%

64 Moog 10 2.2%

65 Muñoz East 02 2.2%

66 Mondragon 08 2.2%

67 Entablado 03 2.2%

68 Cumadcad 05 2.2%

69 Hibaiyo 07 2.2%

70 Libertad 2.2%

71 Aga 40 2.2%

72 La Union 11 2.2%

73 Jones 02 2.2%

74 Tartaro 03 2.2%

75 Basud 05 2.2%

76 Tapon 07 2.2%

77 Pandasan 11 2.2%

78 Esperanza 07 2.2%

79 Giporlos 08 2.2%

80 Sampao 12 2.2%

81 Pangyan 12 2.2%

82 Eraan 41 2.2%

83 Vintar 01 2.2%

84 Lapuyan 09 2.2%

85 Tabuc Pontevedra 06 2.2%

86 Ibabang Tayuman 40 2.2%

87 La Granja 06 2.2%

88 Calibutbut 03 2.2%

89 Liwan 15 2.2%

90 Sual 01 2.2%

91 Litayan 14 2.2%

92 Bacolod 10 2.2%

93 Sanga-Sanga 14 2.2%

94 Taysan 40 2.2%

95 Janopol 40 2.2%

96 Ligaya 03 2.2%

97 Bien Unido 07 2.2%

98 Infanta 40 2.2%

99 La Libertad 11 2.2%

100 Dorongan Punta 01 2.2%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Philippines face significant economic challenges. Manlucahoc has an unemployment rate of 2.2%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Manlucahoc, about 1 in 45 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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