Japan vs Philippines: population comparison
Current population of Japan
122,696,542
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 400
- Deaths today
- 935
- Change today (UTC)
- −346
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
Japan has a population of 123,366,734 and Philippines has 116,786,962 (2025 estimates). Japan is currently larger by 6,579,772 people — about 1.1 times Philippines's population. They rank 12 and 14 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Philippines grows at +0.81% per year versus −0.49% for Japan. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
UN medium-variant projections point to a changing of the guard: Philippines is projected to overtake Japan around 2029.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Philippines is the younger society (median age 26.1 vs 49.8); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 342.
Japan vs Philippines population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Japan | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 123,366,734 | 116,786,962 |
| Annual growth | −0.49% | +0.81% |
| Yearly change | −608,637 | +943,292 |
| Density (P/km²) | 342 | 385 |
| Land area (km²) | 364,569 | 298,170 |
| Median age | 49.8 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.15 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 yrs | 70.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 92% | 56% |
| World share | 1.50% | 1.42% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 105,123,167 | 134,373,439 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Japan · Philippines
Japan vs Philippines FAQ
Is Japan bigger than Philippines by population?
Japan currently has the larger population: 123,366,734 versus 116,786,962 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 6.58 million people.
Will Philippines overtake Japan in population?
United Nations medium-variant projections suggest Philippines could overtake Japan around 2029.
Which grows faster, Japan or Philippines?
Philippines currently grows faster: +0.81% per year versus −0.49%.
How do Japan and Philippines compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Japan at 105,123,167 and Philippines at 134,373,439 in 2050.