Poland vs Turkey
Every indicator for Poland and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Poland | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,435,861 | 85,878,556 | −57.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,035 | 1,597 | −35.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 28,420 | 18,599 | +52.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 313,930 | 785,350 | −60.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 116 | 109 | +6.1% |
| Median age (years) | 42.1 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.6 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 60.1 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 38,001 | 24,979 | +52.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.15 | 1.92 | +116.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 8.47 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,043 | 291 | +258.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 189,000 | 512,000 | −63.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.2 | 6.0 | −13.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.04 | 1.61 | −35.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Poland relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Poland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Poland is higher on 5 of 11 indicators, Turkey on 6. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita (about 3.6×); they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Poland's military expenditure per capita (1,043) is about 3.6 times Turkey's (291).
- Turkey's armed forces personnel (2020) (512,000) is about 2.7 times Poland's (189,000).
- Turkey's area (785,350) is about 2.5 times Poland's (313,930).
- Turkey's population (2025) (85,878,556) is about 2.4 times Poland's (36,435,861).
- Poland's military expenditure as a share of gdp (4.15) is about 2.2 times Turkey's (1.92).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Poland and Turkey differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Poland records 1,043 against Turkey's 291 — a ratio of roughly 3.6 to one.
Where are Poland and Turkey most alike?
In population density, at 116 and 109 — a gap of only %6.1.
On how many indicators is Poland ahead of Turkey?
Poland 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