Indonesia vs Philippines: Population Comparison 2025
Maritime nations with young populations. Different fertility trends and urbanization patterns.
Indonesia
Philippines
Population Pyramids Comparison
Total Population
Indonesia
285.7M
Philippines
116.8M
Youth (0-14)
Indonesia
24.2%
Philippines
27.1%
Elderly (65+)
Indonesia
7.5%
Philippines
5.7%
Demographic Analysis: Indonesia vs Philippines
In 2025, Indonesia has a population of 286M, while Philippines has 117M. This represents a difference of 169M, with Indonesia having 2.4 times the population of the other. Indonesia ranks #4 globally by population size, while Philippines ranks #14.
The median age reveals significant demographic differences: Indonesia has a median age of 31.4 years, compared to 27.2 years in Philippines. This 4.2-year difference indicates that Indonesia has a significantly older population, with important implications for workforce dynamics, healthcare needs, and economic development. The dependency ratio in Indonesia is 46.6%, while in Philippines it is 48.9%, showing the relative burden of non-working age populations on the workforce.
Gender balance differs between the two countries: Indonesia has a sex ratio of 100.94 males per female, while Philippines has 99.51. Indonesia shows a higher proportion of males, which can affect marriage markets, labor force composition, and social dynamics. These ratios reflect various factors including sex-selective practices, differential mortality rates, and migration patterns.
Comprehensive Demographic Comparison 2025
| Indicator | Indonesia | Philippines | Difference / Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Metrics | |||
| Total Population (2025) | 286M | 117M | 2.4x larger |
| World Population Ranking | #4 | #14 | 10 places apart |
| Population Growth Rate (5-year) | +0.78% | +0.83% | 0.04pp difference |
| Projected Growth (2025-2050) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00pp difference |
| Age Structure | |||
| Median Age | 31.4 years | 27.2 years | 4.2 years older |
| Youth (0-14) Population | 24.2% | 27.1% | 2.9pp difference |
| Working Age (15-64) Population | 68.2% | 67.1% | 1.1pp difference |
| Elderly (65+) Population | 7.5% | 5.7% | 1.8pp difference |
| Youth Bulge (15-29) | 23.7% | 27.9% | 4.2pp difference |
| Prime Workforce (25-54) | 42.6% | 40.7% | 1.9pp difference |
| Demographic Indicators | |||
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.6% | 48.9% | 2.3pp difference |
| Child Dependency Ratio | 35.5% | 40.4% | 4.9pp difference |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 11.1% | 8.5% | 2.5pp difference |
| Sex Ratio (males per 100 females) | 100.9 | 99.5 | 1.4 difference |
| Total Fertility Rate | 2.13 children/woman | 1.92 children/woman | 0.21 difference |
| Estimated Birth Rate | 15.5 per 1,000 | 15.3 per 1,000 | 0.1 difference |
| Aging Index (65+/0-14) | 31.1% | 21.1% | 10.0pp difference |
| Population Pyramid Type | stationary | stationary | Same type |
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Indonesia and Philippines for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Indonesia has more males
Green = Philippines has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Indonesia has more females
Orange = Philippines has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Philippines has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Population Difference
168.9M
Indonesia larger
Growth Since 1950
Indonesia
+315.3%
Philippines
+519.6%
Population Ratio
1 : 0.41
Indonesia : Philippines
| Metric | Indonesia | Philippines | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 285.7M | 116.8M | +144.7% |
| Median Age | 31.4 years | 27.2 years | +4.2 |
| Youth Population (0-14) | 69.3M 24.2% | 31.7M 27.1% | +118.6% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 194.9M 68.2% | 78.4M 67.1% | +148.6% |
| Elderly Population (65+) | 21.6M 7.5% | 6.7M 5.7% | +222.4% |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.6 per 100 | 48.9 per 100 | -2.3 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 35.5 per 100 | 40.4 per 100 | -4.9 |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 11.1 per 100 | 8.5 per 100 | +2.5 |
| Sex Ratio | 100.9 M/100F | 99.5 M/100F | +1.4 |
| Population Structure Type | Stationary | Stationary | Same |
Total Population
Indonesia
285.7M
Philippines
116.8M
Median Age
Indonesia
31.4 years
Philippines
27.2 years
Youth Population (0-14)
Indonesia
69.3M
24.2%
Philippines
31.7M
27.1%
Working Age (15-64)
Indonesia
194.9M
68.2%
Philippines
78.4M
67.1%
Elderly Population (65+)
Indonesia
21.6M
7.5%
Philippines
6.7M
5.7%
Total Dependency Ratio
Indonesia
46.6 per 100
Philippines
48.9 per 100
Youth Dependency Ratio
Indonesia
35.5 per 100
Philippines
40.4 per 100
Old-Age Dependency Ratio
Indonesia
11.1 per 100
Philippines
8.5 per 100
Sex Ratio
Indonesia
100.9 M/100F
Philippines
99.5 M/100F
Note: Dependency ratios represent the number of dependents (youth + elderly) per 100 working-age individuals. Higher ratios indicate greater economic burden on the working population.
Note: The replacement fertility rate of 2.1 is the level at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.Both countries are experiencing demographic transitions as they develop economically. Countries below 2.1 face potential population decline without immigration, while those above 2.1 continue growing naturally.
Historic Milestone: 2023
Philippines became the world's most populous country, ending Indonesia's centuries-long reign