Population

BruneivsPhilippines
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Philippines is higher
Nominal GDP
Philippines is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The Philippines’ population is about 250× that of Brunei, a difference of 115,380,949.
Surface area
The Philippines’ surface area is about 52.0× that of Brunei, a difference of 294,230 km².
Population density
The Philippines’ population density is 382% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of 306 /km².
Nominal GDP
The Philippines’ nominal GDP is about 30.1× that of Brunei, a difference of $446.28 billion.
GDP per capita
Brunei’s GDP per capita is 732% higher than that of the Philippines, a difference of $29,169.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Manila
Population
462,721
115,843,670
Surface area
5,770 km²
300,000 km²
Population density
80.2 /km²
386 /km²
Nominal GDP
$15.34 billion · 2024
$461.62 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$33,153 · 2024
$3,985 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Brunei dollar · BND · B$
Philippine peso · PHP · ₱
Nationality
Bruneian
Philippine, Filipino
Phone code
+673
+63
Internet domain
.bn
.ph
ISO codes
BN / BRN
PH / PHL
Time zone
Asia/Brunei
Asia/Manila
Native name
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Pilipinas
| Measure | Brunei | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan | Manila |
| Population | 462,721 | 115,843,670 |
| Surface area | 5,770 km² | 300,000 km² |
| Population density | 80.2 /km² | 386 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.34 billion · 2024 | $461.62 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $33,153 · 2024 | $3,985 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Brunei dollar · BND · B$ | Philippine peso · PHP · ₱ |
| Nationality | Bruneian | Philippine, Filipino |
| Phone code | +673 | +63 |
| Internet domain | .bn | .ph |
| ISO codes | BN / BRN | PH / PHL |
| Time zone | Asia/Brunei | Asia/Manila |
| Native name | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Pilipinas |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Brunei
Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
Full Brunei profile →About Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia comprising more than 7,000 islands. Officially the Republic of the Philippines, it is the world's fifth-largest country by total area, and the world's second-most populous country. It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.
Full Philippines profile →Brunei & Philippines: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
What is the population of Brunei?
Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.
How big is Brunei?
Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².
What is the population density of Brunei?
Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Brunei?
Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?
Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.
What currency is used in Brunei?
Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.
Where is Brunei located?
Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Brunei?
The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.
What are people from Brunei called?
People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.
What is the phone calling code for Brunei?
The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.
What is the internet domain for Brunei?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.
What time zone is Brunei in?
Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.
What is Brunei known for?
Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
What is the population of Philippines?
Philippines has a recorded population of approximately 115,843,670 people.
How big is Philippines?
Philippines covers an area of about 300,000 km².
What is the population density of Philippines?
Philippines has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Philippines?
Philippines has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $461.62 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Philippines?
Philippines has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,985.
What currency is used in Philippines?
Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), with the symbol ₱.
Where is Philippines located?
Philippines is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Philippines?
The native name of Philippines is Pilipinas.
What are people from Philippines called?
People from Philippines are referred to as Philippine, Filipino.
What is the phone calling code for Philippines?
The international dialing code for Philippines is +63.
What is the internet domain for Philippines?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Philippines is .ph.
What time zone is Philippines in?
Philippines uses the Asia/Manila time zone.
What is Philippines known for?
The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia comprising more than 7,000 islands. Officially the Republic of the Philippines, it is the world's fifth-largest country by total area, and the world's second-most populous country. It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.