Top OFW Destinations and Opportunities Abroad

According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, more than 1.8 million land-based and sea-based OFWs have been deployed in more than 197 countries.

Top Countries of OFW’s Working Abroad

Saudi Arabia remained the top destination of OFWs. Other countries in Asia which were popular destinations of OFWs are United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, United States, New Zealand, Brunei Darussalam and Australia

1. Saudi Arabia – Posted Jobs: 46,026
2. Qatar – Posted Jobs: 11,991
3. United Arab Emirates – Posted Jobs: 6,670
4. Kuwait – Posted Jobs: 3,465
5. Bahrain – Posted Jobs: 2,433
6. Oman – Posted Jobs: 1,950
7. United States – Posted Jobs: 1,225
8. New Zealand – Posted Jobs: 572
9. Brunei Darussalam – Posted Jobs: 518
10. Australia – Posted Jobs: 473

Top 10 Countries with Highest Paying Jobs for OFW’s:

Here are 2016’s top 10 highest paid job specializations for overseas Filipino workers, according to WorkAbroad.ph:

1. United Arab Emirates – Highest Paid Job: Healthcare-Doctor/Diagnosis – Php 253, 826
2. Qatar – Highest Paid Job: Aviation/Aircraft Maintenance – Php 209,700
3. Canada – Highest Paid Job: Healthcare-Nurse/Medical Support and Assistant – Php 172,500
4. New Zealand – Highest Paid Job: Nurse/Medical Support and Assistant – Php 172,500
5. United Kingdom – Highest Paid Job: Healthcare-Doctor/Diagnosis – Php 153, 333
6. Singapore – Highest Paid Job: Engineering-Related – Php 138,000
7. Saudi Arabia – Highest Paid Job: Public Relations/Communications – Php 138,000
8. Macau – Highest Paid Job: Engineering/Related – Php 118,333
9. Bahrain – Highest Paid Job: Architecture/Interior Design – Php 113,030
10. Oman – Highest Paid Job: Custom Service- Related – Php 95,000