Argentina vs Turkey
Every indicator for Argentina and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Argentina | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 45,851,378 | 85,878,556 | −46.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 683 | 1,597 | −57.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,898 | 18,599 | −19.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,780,400 | 785,350 | +254.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 16 | 109 | −84.9% |
| Median age (years) | — | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.7 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.1 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 219.9 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.4 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,178 | 24,979 | −83.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.62 | 1.92 | −67.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.93 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 91 | 291 | −68.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 103,000 | 512,000 | −79.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 6.0 | −62.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.53 | 1.61 | −67.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Argentina relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Argentina. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey is higher on 10 of the 11 indicators, while Argentina leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in population density, about 6.6 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Turkey's population density (109) is about 6.6 times Argentina's (16).
- Turkey's military expenditure (2024) (24,979) is about 6.0 times Argentina's (4,178).
- Turkey's armed forces personnel (2020) (512,000) is about 5.0 times Argentina's (103,000).
- Argentina's area (2,780,400) is about 3.5 times Turkey's (785,350).
- Turkey's military expenditure per capita (291) is about 3.2 times Argentina's (91).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Argentina and Turkey differ most?
In population density. Turkey records 109 against Argentina's 16 — a ratio of roughly 6.6 to one.
Where are Argentina and Turkey most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 18,599 and 14,898 — a gap of only %25.
On how many indicators is Argentina ahead of Turkey?
Argentina is higher on 1 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 10. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI