Russia vs Turkey
Every indicator for Russia and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Russia | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 143,513,328 | 85,878,556 | +67.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,561 | 1,597 | +60.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 17,547 | 18,599 | −5.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 17,125,190 | 785,350 | +2,080.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 109 | −92.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.3 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.1 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 8.7 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 75.3 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 148,967 | 24,979 | +496.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.05 | 1.92 | +267.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 18.90 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,038 | 291 | +256.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,454,000 | 512,000 | +184.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 10.1 | 6.0 | +69.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.98 | 1.61 | +23.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Russia relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Russia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 9 of the 11 indicators, while Turkey leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 22 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Turkey's 785,350 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Turkey stands at 109 against Russia's 8 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Russia's military expenditure (2024) (148,967) is about 6.0 times Turkey's (24,979).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.05) is about 3.7 times Turkey's (1.92).
- Russia's military expenditure per capita (1,038) is about 3.6 times Turkey's (291).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Russia and Turkey differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Turkey's 785,350 — a ratio of roughly 22 to one.
Where are Russia and Turkey most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 18,599 and 17,547 — a gap of only %6.0.
On how many indicators is Russia ahead of Turkey?
Russia is higher on 9 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 2. 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