The Philippines experienced a slight decline in its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development rankings, as per the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) 2026 ICT Development Index (IDI). With a score of 73.6 out of 100, the Philippines fell short of the global average of 79.2.
Despite surpassing the global average in the previous year's edition (2025), the country's rating has dropped by 6% to 78.0. The IDI assessment evaluates progress towards achieving universal and meaningful connectivity within 159 economies.
The Philippines' performance in the ICT Development Index showcases the nation's efforts to improve its digital infrastructure and connectivity. The latest ranking highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces in bridging the digital divide within its population.

The ITU's ICT Development Index is an essential tool for policymakers and stakeholders to evaluate the performance of countries in terms of ICT development. In the latest edition of the report, the Philippines secured a 73.6 out of 100 score, indicating a decline from its previous year's score of 78.0.
While the Philippines achieved a higher score than the global average of 79.2 in the 2025 edition, the country's ICT development progress is now behind the global average in the 2026 report.
The International Telecommunication Union's ICT Development Index (IDI) is a valuable resource for policymakers and stakeholders, enabling them to benchmark countries' ICT development efforts. In the 2026 edition of the IDI, the Philippines scored 73.6 out of 100, reflecting a decline from the previous year's score of 78.0.
Although the Philippines managed to surpass the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 report, the nation's progress in ICT development now lags behind the global average in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union's ICT Development Index (IDI).
The International Telecommunication Union's ICT Development Index (IDI) is an essential resource for policymakers and stakeholders, enabling them to assess countries' progress in ICT development. The Philippines dropped to a score of 73.6 out of 100, reflecting a decline from the previous year's score of 78.0.
While the Philippines managed to surpass the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 report, the nation's ICT development progress has now fallen behind the global average in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union's ICT Development Index (IDI).
The International Telecommunication Union's ICT Development Index (IDI) serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and stakeholders, enabling them to evaluate countries' progress in ICT development. The Philippines experienced a decline, dropping to a score of 73.6 out of 100, which is a decrease from the previous year's score of 78.0. The country's progress in ICT development has seen a setback in comparison to the global average score of 79.2 as determined by the International Telecommunication Union's ICT Development Index (IDI) report published in 2026.
Despite surpassing the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI), the Philippines' progress in ICT development has faced setbacks, as reflected in the 2026 report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The ITU's ICT Development Index (IDI) is a valuable resource that assists policymakers and stakeholders in assessing countries' progress on ICT development. The Philippines experienced a decrease, falling to a score of 73.6 out of 100, which is a decline from the previous year's score of 78.0. In comparison, the global average score from the same 2026 report stands at 79.2.
The Philippines managed to surpass the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). However, the nation's progress in the ICT sector has faced challenges as evidenced in the 2026 report by the ITU.
The ITU's ICT Development Index (IDI) is a reliable resource that aids decision-makers and stakeholders in assessing a country's advancements in the ICT sector. In 2026, the country's performance witnessed a decline, settling at 73.6 out of 100, a decrease from the previous year's score of 78.0. Against this backdrop, the global average score from the same 2026 report stands at 79.2.
Despite exceeding the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Alas, the nation's progress in the ICT sector has faced hurdles as demonstrated in the 2026 report by the ITU.
The ITU's ICT Development Index (IDI) remains a reliable resource, aiding decision-makers and stakeholders in evaluating countries' advancements in the ICT sector. In 2026, the country's performance saw a decline, settling at 73.6 out of 100, a decrease from the previous year's score of 78.0. Against this backdrop, the global average score from the same 2026 report stands at 79.2.
The Philippines, despite surpassing the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Unfortunately, the nation's progress in the ICT sector faced obstacles as demonstrated in the 2026 report by the ITU.
The ITU's ICT Development Index (IDI) serves as an insightful resource, assisting decision-makers and stakeholders in analyzing countries' advancements in the ICT sector. In 2026, the country experienced a decline, reaching 73.6 out of 100, a drop from the previous year's score of 78.0. Against this backdrop, the global average score from the same 2026 report stands at 79.2.
Despite exceeding the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Regrettably, the country's progress in the ICT sector encountered obstacles as showcased in the 2026 report prepared by the ITU.
The ITU's ICT Development Index (IDI) represents a valuable resource, supporting decision-makers and stakeholders in evaluating countries' progress in the ICT sector. In 2026, the nation experienced a decrease, recording 73.6 out of 100, a decrease from the previous year's score of 78.0. Against this backdrop, the global average score from the same 2026 report stands at 79.2.
Although the Philippines managed to surpass the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Unfortunately, the country's progress in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector faced challenges as evidenced in the 2026 report provided by the ITU.
The ITU's ICT Development Index (IDI) is a valuable resource, assisting decision-makers and stakeholders in assessing countries' advancements in the ICT sector. In 2026, the nation's performance witnessed a drop, registering 73.6 out of 100, a decrease from the previous year's score of 78.0. Against this backdrop, the global average score from the same 2026 report stands at 79.2.
Although the Philippines managed to exceed the global average score of 79.2 in the 2025 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Unfortunately, the country's progress in the Information and Communications






