United Kingdom vs Turkey
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 85,878,556 | −19.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 1,597 | +150.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 18,599 | +209.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 785,350 | −69.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 109 | +160.8% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 24,979 | +227.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 1.92 | +18.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 291 | +304.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 512,000 | −70.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 6.0 | −63.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 1.61 | −72.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Turkey; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: United Kingdom is higher on 6 of 11 indicators, Turkey on 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita (about 4.0×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- United Kingdom's military expenditure per capita (1,177) is about 4.0 times Turkey's (291).
- Turkey's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.61) is about 3.6 times United Kingdom's (0.45).
- Turkey's armed forces personnel (2020) (512,000) is about 3.3 times United Kingdom's (153,000).
- United Kingdom's military expenditure (2024) (81,763) is about 3.3 times Turkey's (24,979).
- Turkey's area (785,350) is about 3.2 times United Kingdom's (243,610).
Frequently asked questions
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