Skip to main content
Release Date :
Reference Number :
2022- PR12-014
The  economy  of  Bohol  posted  a  growth of  4.3 percent in  2021,  a  rebound  from  the  -6.3  percent  decline  in  the  previous  year.  The Gross Provincial Domestic Product (GPDP) of Bohol is valued at PhP 159.9 billion in 2021, a little bit lower than the pre-pandemic GPDP level of PhP 163.6 billion in 2019 but higher than the GPDP in 2020 valued at PhP 153.3 billion. (Figure 1)
 

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The main contributors to the 2021 growth were: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, Education, and Information and communication.

Major economic industries, namely: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Industry, and Services all posted positive growths in 2021 with 1.3 percent, 4.8 percent, and 4.7 percent, respectively. Furthermore, all industries registered growth in 2021, except for Transportation and storage which contracted at -2.0 percent.
 
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) established through Republic Act No. 10625 or The Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, is tasked, among others,  to  compile  and maintain macroeconomic accounts and indicators, at the national and subnational level. The Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) is a mechanism to measure the economic performance of the province or highly urbanized cities (HUCs) at a given time.
 
Starting last year, the PSA annually releases the provincial and HUC level economic performances following the identified pilot areas. Bohol Province is one of the pilot areas for PPA compilation starting 2021.
 
For full reports, statistical tables, and visuals on the PPA releases, please visit our website at rsso07.psa.gov.ph/Bohol or at the PSA Regional Office or PSA Provincial office with contact details below:
 
Regional Statistical Services Office VII
2/F, Gaisano Capital Building, Colon St., Cebu City, Cebu
(032) 254-0470
psa07.rsso@gmail.com / psa07.socd@gmail.com
 
Bohol Provincial Statistical Office
3/F, Galleria Luisa Bldg., Gallares St., Poblacion II, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
(038) 501-0996 / 427-4361
psa07.bohol@gmail.com / psa07.bohol.ppa@gmail.com
 
 
 
(SGD.) JESSAMYN ANNE C. ALCAZAREN
Chief Statistical Specialist

Bohol’s Economy Registers 6.6 Percent Growth in 2023

The economy of Bohol increased by 6.6 percent growth in 2023, a deceleration from 7.0 percent growth in 2022. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bohol was estimated at PhP 182.41 billion.

Conduct of Data Dissemination Forum on the results of the 2023 Economic Performance of Negros Oriental

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Negros Oriental will conduct a Data Dissemination Forum on the results of the 2023 Economic Performance of Negros Oriental on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at…

PSA-CEBU to Hold 2023 Provincial Product Accounts Dissemination Forum of the Province of Cebu and its Highly Urbanized Cities

The Cebu Provincial Statistical Office is pleased to announce the conduct of the 2023 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) Dissemination Forum for the Province of Cebu and its highly urbanized cities –…