Morocco vs Turkey
Every indicator for Morocco and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 85,878,556 | −55.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 1,597 | −88.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 18,599 | −74.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 785,350 | −43.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 109 | −21.3% |
| Median age (years) | — | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 24,979 | −77.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 1.92 | +83.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 291 | −50.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 512,000 | −52.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 6.0 | +7.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 1.61 | +28.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey is higher on 8 of the 11 indicators, while Morocco leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 8.8 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 8.8 times Morocco's (182).
- Turkey's military expenditure (2024) (24,979) is about 4.5 times Morocco's (5,518).
- Turkey's gdp per capita (18,599) is about 4.0 times Morocco's (4,672).
- Turkey's population (2025) (85,878,556) is about 2.2 times Morocco's (38,430,770).
- Turkey's armed forces personnel (2020) (512,000) is about 2.1 times Morocco's (246,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Morocco and Turkey differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Turkey records 1,597 against Morocco's 182 — a ratio of roughly 8.8 to one.
Where are Morocco and Turkey most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 6.4 and 6.0 — a gap of only %7.4.
On how many indicators is Morocco ahead of Turkey?
Morocco is higher on 3 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 8. 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