Ethiopia vs Turkey
Every indicator for Ethiopia and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 135,472,051 | 85,878,556 | +57.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 126 | 1,597 | −92.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 933 | 18,599 | −95.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.6 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,136,240 | 785,350 | +44.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 119 | 109 | +9.0% |
| Median age (years) | 19.0 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 21.9 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.3 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 13.2 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 24.1 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 922 | 24,979 | −96.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.65 | 1.92 | −66.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 6.91 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 7 | 291 | −97.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 138,000 | 512,000 | −73.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.0 | 6.0 | −82.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.28 | 1.61 | −82.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Ethiopia relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Ethiopia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Ethiopia is 57.7% higher than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Ethiopia is 92.1% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Ethiopia is 95.0% lower 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