Pakistan vs Turkey
Every indicator for Pakistan and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Pakistan | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 255,219,554 | 85,878,556 | +197.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 407 | 1,597 | −74.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 1,596 | 18,599 | −91.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 67.8 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 796,100 | 785,350 | +1.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 321 | 109 | +193.2% |
| Median age (years) | 20.6 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 57.3 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.4 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 39.5 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 10,166 | 24,979 | −59.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.67 | 1.92 | +39.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 13.83 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 40 | 291 | −86.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 943,000 | 512,000 | +84.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.7 | 6.0 | −38.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.25 | 1.61 | −22.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Pakistan relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Pakistan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Pakistan is higher on 5 of 11 indicators, Turkey on 6. The widest separation is in gdp per capita (about 12×); they are closest on area.
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Turkey stands at 18,599 against Pakistan's 1,596 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Turkey's military expenditure per capita (291) is about 7.3 times Pakistan's (40).
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 3.9 times Pakistan's (407).
- Pakistan's population (2025) (255,219,554) is about 3.0 times Turkey's (85,878,556).
- Pakistan's population density (321) is about 2.9 times Turkey's (109).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Pakistan and Turkey differ most?
In gdp per capita. Turkey records 18,599 against Pakistan's 1,596 — a ratio of roughly 12 to one.
Where are Pakistan and Turkey most alike?
In area, at 796,100 and 785,350 — a gap of only %1.4.
On how many indicators is Pakistan ahead of Turkey?
Pakistan is higher on 5 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 6. 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