Philippines vs DR Congo: population comparison
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
Current population of DR Congo
116,821,540
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,630
- Deaths today
- 541
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,060
Philippines has a population of 116,786,962 and DR Congo has 112,832,473 (2025 estimates). Philippines is currently larger by 3,954,489 people — a nearly even match. They rank 14 and 15 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: DR Congo grows at +3.20% per year versus +0.81% for Philippines. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: DR Congo is the younger society (median age 15.8 vs 26.1); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 47.
Philippines vs DR Congo population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Philippines | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,786,962 | 112,832,473 |
| Annual growth | +0.81% | +3.20% |
| Yearly change | +943,292 | +3,556,208 |
| Density (P/km²) | 385 | 47 |
| Land area (km²) | 298,170 | 2,267,050 |
| Median age | 26.1 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 5.98 |
| Life expectancy | 70.0 yrs | 62.1 yrs |
| Urban population | 56% | 45% |
| World share | 1.42% | 1.37% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 134,373,439 | 218,246,072 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Philippines · DR Congo
Philippines vs DR Congo FAQ
Is Philippines bigger than DR Congo by population?
Philippines currently has the larger population: 116,786,962 versus 112,832,473 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 3.95 million people.
Which grows faster, Philippines or DR Congo?
DR Congo currently grows faster: +3.20% per year versus +0.81%.
How do Philippines and DR Congo compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Philippines at 134,373,439 and DR Congo at 218,246,072 in 2050.