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The gross value added of Ocean-based industries accounted for
Ocean-based industries include ocean fishing, off-shore and coastal mining and quarrying, manufacture of ocean-based products, coastal construction, ocean-based power generation, sea-based transportation and storage, marine insurance, marine renting and business activities, maritime safety, surveillance and resource management, maritime education, coastal hotels, and recreation.
Figure 1 Share of Ocean-Based
Industries to GDP at current prices
Philippines, 2012 to 2018
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Among the industries, ocean fishing accounted for the largest share of value added to the Ocean Economy. Ocean fishing makes up for
Gross value added of ocean fishing increased by
Figure 2 Distribution of Ocean-Based GVA by
Industrial Origin at current prices
Philippines, 2018
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Among the major industries, the services accounted for the largest share in 2018 with
Employment in Ocean-based industries was at
CLAIRE DENNIS S. MAPA, Ph.D.
Undersecretary
National Statistician and Civil Registrar General
RPB/VRI/ASB