Which has more people, Philippines or Vietnam?

Philippines has a population of 117,724,471 (14th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

Where does Philippines beat Vietnam most clearly?

Philippines ranks far ahead on EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.33 vs 2.78; Female Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 1.46 per 100k vs 6.68 per 100k; % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 3.3% vs 10.5%.

Where does Vietnam beat Philippines most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on Vacc. Rate DTP1 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 82.0%; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02% vs 0.89%; Vacc. Rate HEPB3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 97.0% vs 71.0%.

Philippines vs Vietnam

Q: Which is better, Philippines or Vietnam?

Vietnam comes out ahead of Philippines on 314 of 563 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 10 ties. Philippines leads on Law, Politics & Government and Culture. Vietnam leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.

Q: Where does Vietnam beat Philippines most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on Vacc. Rate DTP1 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 82.0%; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02% vs 0.89%; Vacc. Rate HEPB3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 97.0% vs 71.0%.

Vietnam comes out ahead of Philippines on 314 of 563 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 10 ties. Philippines leads on Law, Politics & Government and Culture. Vietnam leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 7 more categories.

563 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Philippines

Wins: 239
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 3

Vietnam

Wins: 314
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 10

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Philippines	Vietnam
Population	117,724,471 14th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	69.9 152nd of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$12,577 119th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.24% 21st of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	94.8% 154th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	21.7 131st of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$4,171 124th of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

LawPhilippines · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentPhilippines · 38 statistics
Tech & BusinessVietnam · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 36 statistics
EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 80 statistics
Crime & SafetyVietnam · 46 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 19 statistics
TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
HealthVietnam · 193 statistics
EnvironmentVietnam · 45 statistics
CulturePhilippines · 71 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Philippines	Vietnam
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	8.33 tied 8th of 165	2.78 tied 141st of 165
Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country	82.0% tied 155th of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	1.46 per 100k 29th of 204	6.68 per 100k 172nd of 204
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.89% 167th of 194	0.02% tied 26th of 194
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% tied 161st of 189	97.0% tied 27th of 189
Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% tied 166th of 193	97.0% tied 30th of 193
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.04% tied 110th of 124	0.53% 31st of 124
Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% tied 163rd of 192	97.0% tied 30th of 192
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	5.16 per 100k 173rd of 204	0.14 per 100k tied 40th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	5.16 per 100k 173rd of 204	0.14 per 100k tied 40th of 204
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	3.3% tied 28th of 163	10.5% 133rd of 163
Vacc. Rate MCV1Vaccination Rates by Country	80.0% tied 147th of 193	98.0% tied 22nd of 193
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	54.0% 124th of 188	82.0% 7th of 188
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-3.57% tied 49th of 202	3.65% 175th of 202
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	46.3% 129th of 186	69.1% 15th of 186
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	-7.58% 114th of 175	56.2% 7th of 175
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	4.2 cases per 100k tied 56th of 185	13.4 cases per 100k 168th of 185
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.5% tied 58th of 184	1.6% tied 167th of 184
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$95,554 58th of 158	$10,676 150th of 158
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.4% tied 67th of 184	1.3% tied 174th of 184
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	3.5 cases per 100k tied 65th of 185	10.9 cases per 100k 174th of 185
Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country	102.0 per 100k 161st of 183	72.7 per 100k 56th of 183
Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country	4.5 ASR per 100K pop. 151st of 202	0.29 ASR per 100K pop. tied 37th of 202
Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-0.17 ASR per 100K pop. tied 25th of 170	0.01 ASR per 100K pop. tied 115th of 170
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	49.529 118th of 181	68.759 17th of 181
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$95,554 71st of 179	$11,103 170th of 179
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% tied 136th of 189	95.0% tied 34th of 189
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	58.0% tied 112th of 198	86.0% tied 10th of 198
Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	58.8% tied 112th of 186	73.6% 16th of 186
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	95.68 87th of 142	102.26 13th of 142

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Quick answers

Which is better, Philippines or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Philippines on 314 of 563 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 10 ties. Philippines leads on Law, Politics & Government and Culture. Vietnam leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Philippines or Vietnam?: Philippines has a population of 117,724,471 (14th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Philippines and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
How do Philippines and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
Where does Philippines beat Vietnam most clearly?: Philippines ranks far ahead on EIU Political Participation Score (Democracy Index by Country): 8.33 vs 2.78; Female Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 1.46 per 100k vs 6.68 per 100k; % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 3.3% vs 10.5%.
Where does Vietnam beat Philippines most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on Vacc. Rate DTP1 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 82.0%; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02% vs 0.89%; Vacc. Rate HEPB3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 97.0% vs 71.0%.

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