Philippines is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 117 million people (UN estimate), the 14th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 14th
Philippinesフィリピン
Region
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Population
about 117 million (14th)
Area
300,000 km² (71st)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Philippines in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 117 million, the 14th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about the same as Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 300,000 km², the 71st largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 389.
Joining the United Nations
Philippines joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Philippines’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Philippines on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Philippines, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 11 UN member states in South-Eastern Asia. The one with the most people is Indonesia.