### [2026-07-1](/feed/2026/07/1/index.md)

##### The Philippines and the World Bank
# The World Bank classifies the Philippines as an upper-middle-income economy, up from lower-middle-income status, after its per capita gross national income exceeds the fiscal year 2026 threshold of US$4,496 to $13,935. 




### Sources:

1. [Agenzia Nova](https://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/World-Bank-promotes-Philippines-to-upper-middle-income-country/)

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