Philippines vs Vietnam: Population aged 25-64 years
Philippines
55,701 thousands
in 2025
Vietnam
54,665 thousands
in 2025
Philippines rank
12th
Vietnam rank
13th
Population aged 25-64 years over time
- Philippines
- Vietnam
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 55,701 thousands against 54,665 thousands in Vietnam, a difference of 1,036 thousands.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Vietnam ahead.
Philippines ranks 12th and Vietnam ranks 13th of 230 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,132 thousands | 15,155 thousands | 3,023 thousands | Vietnam |
| 1980s | 17,290 thousands | 19,988 thousands | 2,699 thousands | Vietnam |
| 1990s | 24,900 thousands | 26,872 thousands | 1,972 thousands | Vietnam |
| 2000s | 33,564 thousands | 36,166 thousands | 2,602 thousands | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 44,003 thousands | 47,936 thousands | 3,933 thousands | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 53,027 thousands | 54,164 thousands | 1,137 thousands | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 25-64 years, Philippines or Vietnam?
- Philippines, at 55,701 thousands against 54,665 thousands in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 25-64 years between Philippines and Vietnam?
- 1,036 thousands, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Vietnam?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Vietnam rank globally for population aged 25-64 years?
- Philippines ranks 12th and Vietnam ranks 13th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release