Which has more people, China or Philippines?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Philippines has 117,724,471 (14th of 235).

How do China and Philippines compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

How do China and Philippines compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Philippines most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 5.16 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 5.16 per 100k; Gini Coefficient - Wealth (Wealth Inequality by Country): 70.1% vs 87.3%.

Where does Philippines beat China most clearly?

Philippines ranks far ahead on Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 76.5% vs 39.1%; EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.33 vs 3.33; % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 3.3% vs 11.1%.

China vs Philippines

Q: Which is better, China or Philippines?

China comes out ahead of Philippines on 300 of 580 statistics where one end is better, to 271 with 9 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 7 more categories. Philippines leads on Politics & Government and Law. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.

China comes out ahead of Philippines on 300 of 580 statistics where one end is better, to 271 with 9 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 7 more categories. Philippines leads on Politics & Government and Law.

580 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 300
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 10

Philippines

Wins: 271
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Philippines
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	117,724,471 14th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	69.9 152nd of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$12,577 119th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	2.24% 21st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	94.8% 154th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	21.7 131st of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$4,171 124th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
EducationChina · 10 statistics
Politics & GovernmentPhilippines · 38 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
LawPhilippines · 8 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
EconomicsChina · 78 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 43 statistics
CultureChina · 71 statistics
HealthEven · 200 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	China	Philippines
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	5.16 per 100k 173rd of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	5.16 per 100k 173rd of 204
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	70.1% 25th of 171	87.3% 156th of 171
Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country	39.1% tied 139th of 148	76.5% tied 27th of 148
EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	92.35 18th of 173	24.08 147th of 173
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.33 tied 128th of 165	8.33 tied 8th of 165
Stunting RatesStunting Rates by Country	4.8% tied 22nd of 158	33.1% tied 133rd of 158
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	90 tied 31st of 155	52 tied 140th of 155
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	0.04 per 100k tied 42nd of 202	0.7 per 100k 188th of 202
SusceptabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country	8.96 43rd of 193	50.1 174th of 193
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	11.1% 140th of 163	3.3% tied 28th of 163
Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country	97.0% tied 30th of 193	71.0% tied 166th of 193
Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country	67.8 per 100k tied 40th of 183	102.0 per 100k 161st of 183
Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country	96.1% tied 34th of 193	73.6% 161st of 193
Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country	0.38% 4th of 193	4.18% 127th of 193
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	26.0 8th of 172	39.3 117th of 172
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 171st of 184	0.5% tied 58th of 184
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	0.88 tied 155th of 162	7.06 tied 54th of 162
% w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country	4.31% 123rd of 184	2.85% 10th of 184
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.7 cases per 100k tied 169th of 185	4.2 cases per 100k tied 56th of 185
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	4.31 per 100k 135th of 202	2.85 per 100k 12th of 202
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	25.4 cases per 100k 173rd of 185	3.7 cases per 100k tied 60th of 185
Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries	5th 5th of 132	85th 85th of 132
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	3.1 per 100k pop. 61st of 185
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	96.0% tied 43rd of 189	71.0% tied 161st of 189
Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country	99.0% tied 1st of 153	86.0% tied 110th of 153
Dementia Incidence (per 100k)Dementia Rates by Country	243 per 100k 180th of 204	43.39 per 100k 58th of 204
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	5.5 per 100k 150th of 204	1.46 per 100k 29th of 204
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	106.48 3rd of 142	95.68 87th of 142
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	40.0% 11th of 175	-7.58% 114th of 175

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Philippines?: China comes out ahead of Philippines on 300 of 580 statistics where one end is better, to 271 with 9 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 7 more categories. Philippines leads on Politics & Government and Law. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Philippines?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Philippines has 117,724,471 (14th of 235).
How do China and Philippines compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Philippines compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Philippines most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 5.16 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 5.16 per 100k; Gini Coefficient - Wealth (Wealth Inequality by Country): 70.1% vs 87.3%.
Where does Philippines beat China most clearly?: Philippines ranks far ahead on Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 76.5% vs 39.1%; EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.33 vs 3.33; % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 3.3% vs 11.1%.

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