Indonesia vs Philippines: population comparison
Current population of Indonesia
288,196,345
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,567
- Deaths today
- 1,241
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,278
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
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Philippines has 116,786,962 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 168,934,274 people — about 2.4 times Philippines's population. They rank 4 and 14 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Philippines grows at +0.81% per year versus +0.78% for Indonesia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Philippines is the younger society (median age 26.1 vs 30.4); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 149.
Indonesia vs Philippines population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 116,786,962 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +0.81% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +943,292 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 385 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 298,170 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 70.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 56% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.42% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 134,373,439 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Philippines
Indonesia vs Philippines FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Philippines by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 116,786,962 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 168.93 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Philippines?
Philippines currently grows faster: +0.81% per year versus +0.78%.
How do Indonesia and Philippines compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Philippines at 134,373,439 in 2050.