Belgium vs Turkey
Every indicator for Belgium and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 85,878,556 | −86.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 1,597 | −54.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 18,599 | +226.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 785,350 | −96.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 109 | +255.8% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 24,979 | −65.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 1.92 | −33.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 291 | +146.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 512,000 | −95.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 6.0 | −66.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 1.61 | −70.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Belgium is 86.1% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Belgium is 54.6% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Belgium is 226.6% higher than Turkey.
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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