United States vs Philippines: population comparison
Current population of United States
343,756,314
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,065
- Deaths today
- 1,753
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,018
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
United States has a population of 341,784,857 and Philippines has 116,786,962 (2025 estimates). United States is currently larger by 224,997,895 people — about 2.9 times Philippines's population. They rank 3 and 14 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Philippines grows at +0.81% per year versus +0.52% for United States. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Philippines is the younger society (median age 26.1 vs 38.5); Philippines is far more crowded at 385 people per km² against 37.
United States vs Philippines population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | United States | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 341,784,857 | 116,786,962 |
| Annual growth | +0.52% | +0.81% |
| Yearly change | +1,781,060 | +943,292 |
| Density (P/km²) | 37 | 385 |
| Land area (km²) | 9,147,420 | 298,170 |
| Median age | 38.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.63 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 78.9 yrs | 70.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 56% |
| World share | 4.16% | 1.42% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 380,846,910 | 134,373,439 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: United States · Philippines
United States vs Philippines FAQ
Is United States bigger than Philippines by population?
United States currently has the larger population: 341,784,857 versus 116,786,962 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 225 million people.
Which grows faster, United States or Philippines?
Philippines currently grows faster: +0.81% per year versus +0.52%.
How do United States and Philippines compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put United States at 380,846,910 and Philippines at 134,373,439 in 2050.