Nigeria vs Turkey
Every indicator for Nigeria and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Nigeria | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 237,527,782 | 85,878,556 | +176.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 291 | 1,597 | −81.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 1,224 | 18,599 | −93.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 54.6 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 923,770 | 785,350 | +17.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 257 | 109 | +135.1% |
| Median age (years) | 17.9 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 41.2 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.1 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 23.0 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.8 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,133 | 24,979 | −95.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.56 | 1.92 | −70.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.07 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 5 | 291 | −98.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 223,000 | 512,000 | −56.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 0.9 | 6.0 | −84.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.23 | 1.61 | −85.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Nigeria relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Nigeria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Nigeria is 176.6% higher than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Nigeria is 81.8% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Nigeria is 93.4% 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