All provinces and HUCs in Luzon registered annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2023

All provinces and HUCs in Luzon posted GDP growth in 2023, with Batanes recording the fastest growth at 14.5 percent. This was followed by the City of Puerto Princesa and City of Baguio with 10.6 percent growth and 9.0 percent growth, respectively. Moreover, all provinces and HUCs included in the top 10 grew faster than the Luzon Island GDP growth rate of 5.3 percent. (Figure 1)

Figure 1. Top 10 Fastest-Growing Provinces and HUCs in Luzon    
in Terms of Annual GDP Growth Rate (in Percent), at Constant 2018 Prices, 2023    
   
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In terms of share to the GDP of the Luzon Island group amounting to PhP 14.52 trillion, Quezon City accounted for the largest share among the provinces and HUCs in Luzon with 8.8 percent. This was followed by the City of Makati and Laguna with 8.1 percent share and 7.1 percent share, respectively. Furthermore, the total GDP of the top 10 provinces and HUCs accounted for 56.1 percent of the total GDP of Luzon. (Figure 2)

Figure 2. Top 10 Largest Provinces and HUCs in Luzon    
in Terms of Level and Percent Share to Luzon Island Group GDP, 2023    
at Constant 2018 Prices    
   
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In terms of per capita GDP, all provinces and HUCs in Luzon posted per capita GDP growth in 2023 from the 2022 level. The City of Makati recorded the highest per capita GDP in Luzon in 2023, amounting to PhP 1,778,002. This was followed by Pasay City and City of San Juan with respective per capita GDPs of PhP 766,194 and PhP 713,042. The City of Baguio is the only city outside NCR which made it to the top 10. (Figure 3)

Figure 3. Top 10 HUCs in Luzon with the Highest Per Capita GDP    
in Terms of Level, at Constant 2018 Prices, 2023    
   
Note: Per Capita GDP computation is based on the 2015-based population projections    
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The compilation of PPA has been implemented in all regions in the Philippines as of 2024. In 2025, the PPA is programmed to be institutionalized in all regions, which ensures annual compilation of PPA for all provinces and HUCs in the country. Complete statistical tables, charts, and data visualizations on the PPA results can be accessed at psa.gov.ph/statistics/ppa and PSA Openstat.

DIVINA GRACIA L. DEL PRADO, PhD    
Assistant Secretary    
Deputy National Statistician    
Sectoral Statistics Office