Iraq vs Turkey
Every indicator for Iraq and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 85,878,556 | −45.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 1,597 | −84.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 18,599 | −70.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 785,350 | −44.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 109 | −1.2% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 24,979 | −75.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 1.92 | +22.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 291 | −54.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 512,000 | −10.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 6.0 | +63.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 1.61 | +173.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey is higher on 8 of the 11 indicators, while Iraq leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 6.3 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 6.3 times Iraq's (254).
- Turkey's military expenditure (2024) (24,979) is about 4.0 times Iraq's (6,179).
- Turkey's gdp per capita (18,599) is about 3.4 times Iraq's (5,410).
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 2.7 times Turkey's (1.61).
- Turkey's military expenditure per capita (291) is about 2.2 times Iraq's (131).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iraq and Turkey differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Turkey records 1,597 against Iraq's 254 — a ratio of roughly 6.3 to one.
Where are Iraq and Turkey most alike?
In population density, at 109 and 108 — a gap of only %1.2.
On how many indicators is Iraq ahead of Turkey?
Iraq 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