Portugal vs Turkey
Every indicator for Portugal and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Portugal | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,804,871 | 85,878,556 | −87.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 347 | 1,597 | −78.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 32,082 | 18,599 | +72.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 92,230 | 785,350 | −88.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 109 | +7.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.9 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.5 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.2 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.3 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 61.5 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,642 | 24,979 | −81.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.53 | 1.92 | −20.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.57 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 430 | 291 | +47.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 52,000 | 512,000 | −89.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 6.0 | −19.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.01 | 1.61 | −37.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Portugal relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Portugal. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Portugal is 87.4% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Portugal is 78.3% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Portugal is 72.5% 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