Saudi Arabia vs Turkey
Every indicator for Saudi Arabia and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Saudi Arabia | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,973,555 | 85,878,556 | −56.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,277 | 1,597 | −20.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 34,537 | 18,599 | +85.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,149,690 | 785,350 | +173.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 109 | −84.3% |
| Median age (years) | 30.8 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 100.0 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 84.6 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 80,331 | 24,979 | +221.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 7.30 | 1.92 | +280.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 22.31 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 2,173 | 291 | +647.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 282,000 | 512,000 | −44.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.6 | 6.0 | +27.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.92 | 1.61 | +19.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Saudi Arabia relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Saudi Arabia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Saudi Arabia is 56.9% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Saudi Arabia is 20.0% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Saudi Arabia is 85.7% 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