Peru vs Turkey
Every indicator for Peru and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Peru | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 34,576,665 | 85,878,556 | −59.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 335 | 1,597 | −79.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 9,684 | 18,599 | −47.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,285,216 | 785,350 | +63.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 27 | 109 | −75.4% |
| Median age (years) | — | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.0 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.1 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.5 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.6 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,565 | 24,979 | −89.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.91 | 1.92 | −52.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.06 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 74 | 291 | −74.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 158,000 | 512,000 | −69.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.6 | 6.0 | −23.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.94 | 1.61 | −41.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Peru relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Peru. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Peru is 59.7% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Peru is 79.0% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Peru is 47.9% 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