Canada vs Turkey
Every indicator for Canada and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 85,878,556 | −51.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 1,597 | +45.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 18,599 | +199.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 785,350 | +1,890.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 109 | −97.6% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 24,979 | +17.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 1.92 | −31.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 291 | +142.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 512,000 | −85.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 6.0 | −71.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.61 | −78.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Canada is 51.5% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Canada is 45.3% higher than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Canada is 199.5% 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