Hungary vs Turkey
Every indicator for Hungary and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Hungary | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,514,251 | 85,878,556 | −88.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 246 | 1,597 | −84.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 25,907 | 18,599 | +39.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 93,030 | 785,350 | −88.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 102 | 109 | −6.5% |
| Median age (years) | 43.9 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.8 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.4 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 70.7 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,735 | 24,979 | −81.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.16 | 1.92 | +12.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 498 | 291 | +71.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 46,000 | 512,000 | −91.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 6.0 | −18.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.95 | 1.61 | −41.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Hungary relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Hungary. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey is higher on 8 of the 11 indicators, while Hungary leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 11 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Turkey stands at 512,000 against Hungary's 46,000 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Turkey's population (2025) (85,878,556) is about 9.0 times Hungary's (9,514,251).
- Turkey's area (785,350) is about 8.4 times Hungary's (93,030).
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 6.5 times Hungary's (246).
- Turkey's military expenditure (2024) (24,979) is about 5.3 times Hungary's (4,735).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Hungary and Turkey differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Turkey records 512,000 against Hungary's 46,000 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Hungary and Turkey most alike?
In population density, at 109 and 102 — a gap of only %6.9.
On how many indicators is Hungary ahead of Turkey?
Hungary is higher on 3 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 8. 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