Japan vs Philippines
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Japan has 4.9 million more people than Philippines (123 million vs 118 million in 2026). Japan is 1.2 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $4,171). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 69.9 years).
| Japan | Philippines | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 122,585,904 | 117,724,471 |
| Yearly population change | −0.63% | +0.80% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 105 million | 134 million |
| Land area | 364,500 km² | 298,170 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 395/km² |
| GDP | $4.44 trillion (2025) | $487 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $35,951 (2025) | $4,171 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 years | 69.9 years |
| Births per woman | 1.15 | 1.89 |
| Urban population | 92% | 56% |
| Capital | Tokyo | Manila |
| Currency | yen (JPY) | Philippine peso (PHP) |
| Calling code | +81 | +63 |
Share of world population: Japan 1.48%, Philippines 1.42%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Japan or Philippines?
Japan: about 123 million people versus 118 million in Philippines (2026).
Is Japan bigger than Philippines?
By land area, Japan is larger: 364,500 km² versus 298,170 km².
Which economy is bigger, Japan or Philippines?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 trillion versus $487 billion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).