Algeria vs Turkey
Every indicator for Algeria and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Algeria | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,435,312 | 85,878,556 | −44.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 287 | 1,597 | −82.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,051 | 18,599 | −67.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,381,740 | 785,350 | +203.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 109 | −81.8% |
| Median age (years) | — | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 77.4 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 11.6 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.4 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.8 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 21,811 | 24,979 | −12.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.97 | 1.92 | +315.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 21.38 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 460 | 291 | +58.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 326,000 | 512,000 | −36.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.9 | 6.0 | +15.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.81 | 1.61 | +74.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Algeria relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Algeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Algeria is higher on 5 of 11 indicators, Turkey on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 5.6×); they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 5.6 times Algeria's (287).
- Turkey's population density (109) is about 5.5 times Algeria's (20).
- Algeria's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.97) is about 4.2 times Turkey's (1.92).
- Turkey's gdp per capita (18,599) is about 3.1 times Algeria's (6,051).
- Algeria's area (2,381,740) is about 3.0 times Turkey's (785,350).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Algeria and Turkey differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Turkey records 1,597 against Algeria's 287 — a ratio of roughly 5.6 to one.
Where are Algeria and Turkey most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 24,979 and 21,811 — a gap of only %15.
On how many indicators is Algeria ahead of Turkey?
Algeria is higher on 5 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 6. 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