Brazil vs Turkey
Every indicator for Brazil and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 85,878,556 | +147.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,597 | +42.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 18,599 | −42.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 785,350 | +983.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 109 | −77.1% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 24,979 | −16.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 1.92 | −49.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 291 | −66.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 512,000 | +48.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 6.0 | −39.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 1.61 | −52.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey is higher on 7 of the 11 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 11 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 8,510,420 against Turkey's 785,350 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Turkey's population density (109) is about 4.4 times Brazil's (25).
- Turkey's military expenditure per capita (291) is about 3.0 times Brazil's (98).
- Brazil's population (2025) (212,812,405) is about 2.5 times Turkey's (85,878,556).
- Turkey's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.61) is about 2.1 times Brazil's (0.76).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Turkey differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Turkey's 785,350 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Brazil and Turkey most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 24,979 and 20,948 — a gap of only %19.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Turkey?
Brazil is higher on 4 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 7. 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