Bangladesh vs Philippines: population comparison
Current population of Bangladesh
178,046,482
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,002
- Deaths today
- 511
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,218
Current population of Philippines
117,832,557
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,058
- Deaths today
- 422
- Change today (UTC)
- +540
Bangladesh has a population of 175,686,899 and Philippines has 116,786,962 (2025 estimates). Bangladesh is currently larger by 58,899,937 people — about 1.5 times Philippines's population. They rank 8 and 14 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Bangladesh grows at +1.22% per year versus +0.81% for Philippines. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Bangladesh is the younger society (median age 26.0 vs 26.1); Bangladesh is far more crowded at 1,319 people per km² against 385.
Bangladesh vs Philippines population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Bangladesh | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,686,899 | 116,786,962 |
| Annual growth | +1.22% | +0.81% |
| Yearly change | +2,124,535 | +943,292 |
| Density (P/km²) | 1,319 | 385 |
| Land area (km²) | 129,980 | 298,170 |
| Median age | 26.0 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.14 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 yrs | 70.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 33% | 56% |
| World share | 2.14% | 1.42% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 214,709,097 | 134,373,439 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Bangladesh · Philippines
Bangladesh vs Philippines FAQ
Is Bangladesh bigger than Philippines by population?
Bangladesh currently has the larger population: 175,686,899 versus 116,786,962 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 58.9 million people.
Which grows faster, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Bangladesh currently grows faster: +1.22% per year versus +0.81%.
How do Bangladesh and Philippines compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Bangladesh at 214,709,097 and Philippines at 134,373,439 in 2050.