Philippines vs Malaysia: economic convergence
If Philippines grew 3.4% a year and Malaysia 2.5% a year, Philippines would catch up with Malaysia on GDP per capita (PPP) in about 136 years, around 2162. This is a scenario, not a forecast.
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Philippines | $10,748 |
| Malaysia | $35,461 |
Philippines is at 30% of Malaysia's level.
Scenario
Philippines grows 3.4% a year (trailing 10-year average) and Malaysia grows 2.5% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.
| Year | Philippines | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,113 | $36,348 |
| 2031 | $13,135 | $41,124 |
| 2036 | $15,525 | $46,528 |
| 2041 | $18,350 | $52,643 |
| 2046 | $21,689 | $59,560 |
| 2051 | $25,636 | $67,387 |
| 2056 | $30,300 | $76,242 |
| 2061 | $35,814 | $86,261 |
| 2066 | $42,330 | $97,597 |
| 2071 | $50,033 | $110,422 |
| 2076 | $59,137 | $124,932 |
| 2081 | $69,897 | $141,349 |
| 2086 | $82,616 | $159,923 |
| 2091 | $97,648 | $180,939 |
| 2096 | $115,416 | $204,716 |
| 2101 | $136,418 | $231,617 |
| 2106 | $161,240 | $262,053 |
| 2111 | $190,579 | $296,489 |
| 2116 | $225,257 | $335,450 |
| 2121 | $266,245 | $379,531 |
| 2126 | $314,691 | $429,405 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Philippines 3.4%, Malaysia 2.5%