Philippines vs Thailand: 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 Thailand
71,566,732
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 331
- Deaths today
- 368
- Change today (UTC)
- −27
Philippines has a population of 116,786,962 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Philippines is currently larger by 45,167,099 people — about 1.6 times Thailand's population. They rank 14 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Philippines grows at +0.81% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Philippines is the younger society (median age 26.1 vs 40.6); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 140.
Philippines vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Philippines | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,786,962 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +0.81% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +943,292 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 385 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 298,170 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 26.1 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 70.0 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 56% | 63% |
| World share | 1.42% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 134,373,439 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Philippines · Thailand
Philippines vs Thailand FAQ
Is Philippines bigger than Thailand by population?
Philippines currently has the larger population: 116,786,962 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 45.17 million people.
Which grows faster, Philippines or Thailand?
Philippines currently grows faster: +0.81% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Philippines and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Philippines at 134,373,439 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.