Chile vs Turkey
Every indicator for Chile and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Chile | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 19,859,921 | 85,878,556 | −76.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 357 | 1,597 | −77.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 17,995 | 18,599 | −3.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 757,245 | 785,350 | −3.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 26 | 109 | −76.0% |
| Median age (years) | — | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.6 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.2 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.2 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,105 | 24,979 | −79.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.58 | 1.92 | −17.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.84 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 257 | 291 | −11.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 114,000 | 512,000 | −77.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.7 | 6.0 | −3.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.28 | 1.61 | −20.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Chile relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Chile. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Turkey records the higher figure on all 11 comparable indicators, Chile on none. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024); the two come closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Turkey's military expenditure (2024) (24,979) is about 4.9 times Chile's (5,105).
- Turkey's armed forces personnel (2020) (512,000) is about 4.5 times Chile's (114,000).
- Turkey's gdp (nominal) (1,597) is about 4.5 times Chile's (357).
- Turkey's population (2025) (85,878,556) is about 4.3 times Chile's (19,859,921).
- Turkey's population density (109) is about 4.2 times Chile's (26).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Chile and Turkey differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Turkey records 24,979 against Chile's 5,105 — a ratio of roughly 4.9 to one.
Where are Chile and Turkey most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 18,599 and 17,995 — a gap of only %3.4.
On how many indicators is Chile ahead of Turkey?
Chile is higher on 0 of the 11 ratio-scale indicators and Turkey on 11. 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