Egypt vs Turkey
Every indicator for Egypt and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Egypt | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 118,365,995 | 85,878,556 | +37.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 365 | 1,597 | −77.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,086 | 18,599 | −83.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.8 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,001,450 | 785,350 | +27.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 118 | 109 | +8.1% |
| Median age (years) | 24.3 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 74.6 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.8 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 14.1 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 42.9 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,396 | 24,979 | −90.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.67 | 1.92 | −65.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.93 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 20 | 291 | −93.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 836,000 | 512,000 | +63.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.1 | 6.0 | +18.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.76 | 1.61 | +71.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Egypt relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Egypt. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Egypt is higher on 6 of 11 indicators, Turkey on 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita (about 14×); they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Turkey stands at 291 against Egypt's 20 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Turkey stands at 24,979 against Egypt's 2,396 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Turkey's gdp per capita (18,599) is about 6.0 times Egypt's (3,086).
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 4.4 times Egypt's (365).
- Turkey's military expenditure as a share of gdp (1.92) is about 2.9 times Egypt's (0.67).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Egypt and Turkey differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Turkey records 291 against Egypt's 20 — a ratio of roughly 14 to one.
Where are Egypt and Turkey most alike?
In population density, at 118 and 109 — a gap of only %8.1.
On how many indicators is Egypt ahead of Turkey?
Egypt is higher on 6 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 5. 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