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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Poland is 57.6% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Poland is 35.2% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Poland is 52.8% higher 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