Indonesia vs Turkey
Every indicator for Indonesia and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 85,878,556 | +232.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 1,597 | −9.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 18,599 | −72.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 785,350 | +144.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 109 | +36.3% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 24,979 | −55.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 1.92 | −59.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 291 | −86.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 512,000 | +32.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 6.0 | −60.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 1.61 | −69.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey is higher on 7 of the 11 indicators, while Indonesia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 7.5 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Turkey's military expenditure per capita (291) is about 7.5 times Indonesia's (39).
- Turkey's gdp per capita (18,599) is about 3.7 times Indonesia's (5,060).
- Indonesia's population (2025) (285,721,236) is about 3.3 times Turkey's (85,878,556).
- Turkey's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.61) is about 3.3 times Indonesia's (0.49).
- Turkey's armed forces per 1,000 people (6.0) is about 2.5 times Indonesia's (2.4).
Frequently asked questions
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