# Davao Region economic growth and industrial development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/davao-region-economic-growth-and-industrial-development
> Updated: 2026-09-09T03:13:37.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Davao Region has demonstrated sustained economic growth, outperforming the Philippines national average. In 2025, the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product reached P1.14 trillion, marking its third consecutive year as a trillion-peso economy with a growth rate of 5.1%.

This economic strength is further evidenced by labor market performance and industrial expansion. By April 2026, the region reported a 2.5% unemployment rate, significantly lower than the national rate of 4.7%. Additionally, the industrial sector has seen growth through export-oriented manufacturing, particularly within the Anflo Industrial Estate, where 70% of operational locators focus on exports.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Davao Region shows economic strength through low unemployment and industrial growth

The Davao Region shows economic strength with a 2.5% unemployment rate in April 2026 and growing industrial exports via the Anflo Industrial Estate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davao-region-shows-economic-strength-through-low-unemployment-and-industrial-growth

### 2026-08-24: Davao Region economy grows 5.1%, outpacing Philippines national average

The Davao Region's economy grew by 5.1% in 2025, surpassing the Philippines' national growth rate of 4.4% and reaching a GRDP of P1.14 trillion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davao-region-economy-grows-51-outpacing-philippines-national-average

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Cite as: Davao Region economic growth and industrial development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/davao-region-economic-growth-and-industrial-development