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Overview
The Philippines has 3.2 times the population of Poland: 116.79 million people against 36.44 million (2025).
Poland's economy is 2.1 times the size of the Philippines', at $1.04T versus $487.09B.
Per person, Poland is the wealthier of the two: $28,420 against $4,171 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Philippines | Poland | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $487.09B | Higher: $1.04T | 2025 | $461.62B / $914.70B |
| GDP per capita | $4,171 | Higher: $28,420 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.7% | 3.8% | 2025 | 3.2% / 3.8% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.2% | 3.0% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 33 | 52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $316 | Higher: $2,302 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $145 | Higher: $1,241 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.74 | $6.22 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 116.79 million | 36.44 million | 2025 | 118.28 million / 38.75 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 26.1 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.88 | 1.31 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 69.9 yrs | Higher: 78.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 56% | 60% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 67% | Higher: 89% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 342,353 km² | 312,679 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 341.1/km² | 116.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 175 Mt | 273 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 1.5 t | 7.1 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $6.12B | $38.00B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 157,000 | 189,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
The Philippines is growing faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 3.6%.
Poland runs the hotter price environment: 3.8% inflation versus 1.7%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in the Philippines: a price level of 33 versus 52 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Poland: $2,302 against $316 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
The Philippines is the far younger society: median age 26.1 versus 42.5 years.
Life expectancy is 8.5 years longer in Poland (78.4 vs 69.9).
Internet adoption is higher in Poland (89% vs 67% of the population).
Geography
By land area, the Philippines is 9% larger than Poland: 342,353 km² versus 312,679 km².
The Philippines is far more densely settled: 341 people per km² against 117.
Military
Poland spends 6.2 times as much on defence as the Philippines: $38.00B versus $6.12B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Poland carries the heavier military burden: 4.2% of GDP versus 1.3%.
Poland fields the larger armed forces: 189,000 personnel against 157,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is the Philippines bigger than Poland?
- The Philippines is larger by land area. The Philippines covers 342,353 km² while Poland covers 312,679 km², so the Philippines is 9% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, the Philippines or Poland?
- The Philippines has the larger population: 116.79 million versus 36.44 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is the Philippines richer than Poland?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Poland is richer: $28,420 against $4,171. Total GDP tells the same story: $487.09B for the Philippines versus $1.04T for Poland.
- Who spends more on their military, the Philippines or Poland?
- Poland spends more: $38.00B versus $6.12B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).