The Philippines is historically a Third World country and currently a developing country. The GDP per capita is low, and the infant mortality rate is high. By historical definition, Vietnam is a Second World country because it was part of the Communist Bloc after World War II.

Why is the Philippines considered a Third World country?

There are many reasons why the Philippines is considered a Third world country. The country faces issues such as congestion, high poverty rates, high levels of crime, and corruption.

When did Philippines become a Third World country?

1940s In the late 1940s, the years immediately following World War II, the Philippines had all the makings of a country poised for sustained recovery and rapid economic growth.