Colombia vs Turkey
Every indicator for Colombia and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Colombia | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 53,425,635 | 85,878,556 | −37.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 457 | 1,597 | −71.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 8,562 | 18,599 | −54.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,140,619 | 785,350 | +45.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 47 | 109 | −57.2% |
| Median age (years) | — | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 79.3 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.1 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 78.8 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 15,096 | 24,979 | −39.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.36 | 1.92 | +75.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.12 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 283 | 291 | −2.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 428,000 | 512,000 | −16.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 6.0 | +34.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.70 | 1.61 | +5.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Colombia relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Colombia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Colombia is 37.8% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Colombia is 71.4% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Colombia is 54.0% 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