Bulgaria vs Turkey
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 85,878,556 | −92.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 1,597 | −91.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 18,599 | +9.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 785,350 | −85.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 109 | −47.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 24,979 | −90.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 1.92 | +12.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 291 | +24.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 512,000 | −92.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 6.0 | −3.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 1.61 | −26.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Bulgaria is 92.5% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Bulgaria is 91.8% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Bulgaria is 9.3% 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