Top 10 Poorest Provinces in the Philippines in 2009

This data comes from the 2012 First Semester Official Provincial Poverty Statistics published by the National Statistical Coordination Board.

1. Zamboanga del Norte - 63.6%
2. Lanao del Sur - 51.4%
3. Masbate - 49.8%
4. Davao Oriental - 47.6%
5. Eastern Samar - 46.7%
6. Sarangani - 45.4%
7. Sultan Kudarat - 44.2%
8. Apayao - 43.9%
9. Northern Samar - 43.6%
10. Negros Oriental - 41.9%

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