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PhilippinesvsVietnam

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Philippines is higher

Philippines records 115,843,670, about 1.15× the other value.

Surface area

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records 331,338 km², about 1.10× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Vietnam is higher

Vietnam records $476.39 billion, about 1.03× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇵🇭 Philippines115,843,670
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686

The Philippines’ population is 15% larger than that of Vietnam, a difference of 14,855,984.

Surface area

🇵🇭 Philippines300,000 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²

Vietnam’s surface area is 10% larger than that of the Philippines, a difference of 31,338 km².

Population density

🇵🇭 Philippines386 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²

The Philippines’ population density is 27% higher than that of Vietnam, a difference of 81.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇵🇭 Philippines$461.62 billion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024

Vietnam’s nominal GDP is 3.2% larger than that of the Philippines, a difference of $14.77 billion.

GDP per capita

🇵🇭 Philippines$3,985 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024

Vietnam’s GDP per capita is 18% higher than that of the Philippines, a difference of $732.

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

Manila

Hanoi

Population

115,843,670

100,987,686

Surface area

300,000 km²

331,338 km²

Population density

386 /km²

305 /km²

Nominal GDP

$461.62 billion · 2024

$476.39 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$3,985 · 2024

$4,717 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Philippine peso · PHP · ₱

Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫

Nationality

Philippine, Filipino

Vietnamese

Phone code

+63

+84

Internet domain

.ph

.vn

ISO codes

PH / PHL

VN / VNM

Time zone

Asia/Manila

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Native name

Pilipinas

Việt Nam

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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.

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About Vietnam

Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.

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Philippines & Vietnam: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Vietnam?

The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.

What is the population of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a recorded population of approximately 100,987,686 people.

How big is Vietnam?

Vietnam covers an area of about 331,338 km².

What is the population density of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a population density of roughly 305 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $476.39 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,717.

What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND), with the symbol ₫.

Where is Vietnam located?

Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Vietnam?

The native name of Vietnam is Việt Nam.

What are people from Vietnam called?

People from Vietnam are referred to as Vietnamese.

What is the phone calling code for Vietnam?

The international dialing code for Vietnam is +84.

What is the internet domain for Vietnam?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vietnam is .vn.

What time zone is Vietnam in?

Vietnam uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.

What is Vietnam known for?

Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.