Philippines vs Germany: 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 Germany
83,463,229
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 385
- Deaths today
- 576
- Change today (UTC)
- −14
Philippines has a population of 116,786,962 and Germany has 83,491,249 (2025 estimates). Philippines is currently larger by 33,295,713 people — about 1.4 times Germany's population. They rank 14 and 19 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Philippines grows at +0.81% per year versus −0.03% for Germany. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
The lead has changed hands: Philippines overtook Germany in 2002, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Philippines is the younger society (median age 26.1 vs 45.5); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 238.
Philippines vs Germany population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Philippines | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,786,962 | 83,491,249 |
| Annual growth | +0.81% | −0.03% |
| Yearly change | +943,292 | −25,344 |
| Density (P/km²) | 385 | 238 |
| Land area (km²) | 298,170 | 349,430 |
| Median age | 26.1 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.36 |
| Life expectancy | 70.0 yrs | 80.8 yrs |
| Urban population | 56% | 82% |
| World share | 1.42% | 1.02% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 134,373,439 | 78,294,613 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Philippines · Germany
Philippines vs Germany FAQ
Is Philippines bigger than Germany by population?
Philippines currently has the larger population: 116,786,962 versus 83,491,249 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 33.3 million people.
When did Philippines overtake Germany in population?
Philippines passed Germany in 2002, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Philippines or Germany?
Philippines currently grows faster: +0.81% per year versus −0.03%.
How do Philippines and Germany compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Philippines at 134,373,439 and Germany at 78,294,613 in 2050.