Mexico vs Philippines: population comparison
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
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
Mexico has a population of 131,946,900 and Philippines has 116,786,962 (2025 estimates). Mexico is currently larger by 15,159,938 people — about 1.1 times Philippines's population. They rank 11 and 14 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Mexico grows at +0.83% per year versus +0.81% for Philippines. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Philippines is the younger society (median age 26.1 vs 29.6); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 67.
Mexico vs Philippines population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 | 116,786,962 |
| Annual growth | +0.83% | +0.81% |
| Yearly change | +1,085,893 | +943,292 |
| Density (P/km²) | 67 | 385 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,943,950 | 298,170 |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | 70.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 56% |
| World share | 1.61% | 1.42% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 148,946,274 | 134,373,439 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Mexico · Philippines
Mexico vs Philippines FAQ
Is Mexico bigger than Philippines by population?
Mexico currently has the larger population: 131,946,900 versus 116,786,962 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 15.16 million people.
Which grows faster, Mexico or Philippines?
Mexico currently grows faster: +0.83% per year versus +0.81%.
How do Mexico and Philippines compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Mexico at 148,946,274 and Philippines at 134,373,439 in 2050.