Which has higher population, Iran or Philippines?

Philippines, at 92,475 against 77,077 in Iran as of 2030.

What is the difference in population between Iran and Philippines?

15,398, with Philippines ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Philippines?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Iran vs Philippines: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Iran

77,077

in 2030

Philippines

92,475

in 2030

Iran rank

16th

Philippines rank

13th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Iran
Philippines

How they compare

Philippines currently reports 92,475 against 77,077 in Iran, a difference of 15,398.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times Iran's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.

Iran ranks 16th and Philippines ranks 13th of 188 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iran	Philippines	Difference	Ahead
1990s	36,519	41,327	4,808	Philippines
2000s	51,755	54,474	2,718	Philippines
2010s	62,781	69,183	6,402	Philippines
2020s	71,448	84,361	12,914	Philippines
2030s	77,077	92,475	15,398	Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Iran or Philippines?: Philippines, at 92,475 against 77,077 in Iran as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Iran and Philippines?: 15,398, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Philippines?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iran and Philippines rank globally for population?: Iran ranks 16th and Philippines ranks 13th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.