Netherlands vs Turkey
Every indicator for Netherlands and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 85,878,556 | −78.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 1,597 | −16.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 18,599 | +296.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 785,350 | −94.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 109 | +298.2% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 24,979 | −7.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 1.92 | 0.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 291 | +340.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 512,000 | −92.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 6.0 | −62.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.61 | −73.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 78.9% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 16.5% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 296.2% 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