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 | Israel | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,122,800 | 85,878,556 | −88.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 611 | 1,597 | −61.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,337 | 18,599 | +224.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 22,070 | 785,350 | −97.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 459 | 109 | +319.4% |
| Median age (years) | 29.7 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.2 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.0 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 91.6 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 46,505 | 24,979 | +86.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 8.78 | 1.92 | +357.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 19.99 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 4,594 | 291 | +1,479.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 178,000 | 512,000 | −65.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 17.6 | 6.0 | +194.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.23 | 1.61 | +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.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 7 of the 11 indicators, while Turkey leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 36 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Turkey stands at 785,350 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 36 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against Turkey's 291 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Turkey's population (2025) (85,878,556) is about 8.5 times Israel's (10,122,800).
- Israel's military expenditure as a share of gdp (8.78) is about 4.6 times Turkey's (1.92).
- Israel's population density (459) is about 4.2 times Turkey's (109).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Israel and Turkey differ most?
In area. Turkey records 785,350 against Israel's 22,070 — a ratio of roughly 36 to one.
Where are Israel and Turkey most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 46,505 and 24,979 — a gap of only %86.
On how many indicators is Israel ahead of Turkey?
Israel is higher on 7 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 4. 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