Italy vs Turkey
Every indicator for Italy and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Italy | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 58,915,656 | 85,878,556 | −31.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,552 | 1,597 | +59.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 43,309 | 18,599 | +132.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 302,070 | 785,350 | −61.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 195 | 109 | +78.4% |
| Median age (years) | 48.4 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.2 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.4 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 37,965 | 24,979 | +52.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.61 | 1.92 | −16.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.18 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 644 | 291 | +121.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 338,000 | 512,000 | −34.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 6.0 | −3.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.35 | 1.61 | −16.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Italy relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Italy. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Italy is higher on 5 of 11 indicators, Turkey on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 2.6×); they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Turkey's area (785,350) is about 2.6 times Italy's (302,070).
- Italy's gdp per capita (43,309) is about 2.3 times Turkey's (18,599).
- Italy's military expenditure per capita (644) is about 2.2 times Turkey's (291).
- On population density, Italy is %78 higher than Turkey: 195 against 109.
- On gdp (nominal), Italy is %60 higher than Turkey: 2,552 against 1,597.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Italy and Turkey differ most?
In area. Turkey records 785,350 against Italy's 302,070 — a ratio of roughly 2.6 to one.
Where are Italy and Turkey most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 6.0 and 5.7 — a gap of only %3.9.
On how many indicators is Italy ahead of Turkey?
Italy is higher on 5 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 6. 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