Kazakhstan vs Turkey
Every indicator for Kazakhstan and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kazakhstan | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 20,843,754 | 85,878,556 | −75.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 306 | 1,597 | −80.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,692 | 18,599 | −21.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,724,902 | 785,350 | +247.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 109 | −93.0% |
| Median age (years) | 30.5 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.4 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.8 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 11.4 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.4 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,209 | 24,979 | −95.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.43 | 1.92 | −77.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.94 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 58 | 291 | −80.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 71,000 | 512,000 | −86.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.4 | 6.0 | −42.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.74 | 1.61 | −54.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kazakhstan relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Kazakhstan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Kazakhstan is 75.7% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Kazakhstan is 80.8% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Kazakhstan is 21.0% lower 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