Israel vs Turkey

Every indicator for Israel and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.

Indicator comparison
IndicatorIsraelTurkeyDifference
Population (2025) (people)10,122,80085,878,556−88.2%
GDP (nominal) (billion $)6111,597−61.7%
GDP per capita ($)60,33718,599+224.4%
Life expectancy (years)83.277.4
Area (km²)22,070785,350−97.2%
Population density (people/km²)459109+319.4%
Median age (years)29.734.4
Internet usage (%)88.289.8
Unemployment rate (%)3.58.5
Inflation (%)3.034.9
Urban population (%)91.689.5
Military expenditure (2024) (million $)46,50524,979+86.2%
Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%)8.781.92+357.3%
Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%)19.99
Military expenditure per capita ($)4,594291+1,479.5%
Armed forces personnel (2020) (people)178,000512,000−65.2%
Armed forces per 1,000 people (people)17.66.0+194.9%
Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%)4.231.61+162.7%

The difference column shows the percentage gap of Israel relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Israel. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.

Key differences

  • On population (2025), Israel is 88.2% lower than Turkey.
  • On gdp (nominal), Israel is 61.7% lower than Turkey.
  • On gdp per capita, Israel is 224.4% higher than Turkey.
Israel and Turkey — core indicators
020 mn40 mn60 mn80 mn100 mnPopulation (2025)GDP (nominal)GDP per capitaAreaPopulation (2025) — Israel: 10.122.800GDP (nominal) — Israel: 611GDP per capita — Israel: 60.337Area — Israel: 22.070Population (2025) — Turkey: 85.878.556GDP (nominal) — Turkey: 1.597GDP per capita — Turkey: 18.599Area — Turkey: 785.350
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.

Other comparisons involving Israel or Turkey.

Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI