Turkey vs Greece
Every indicator for Turkey and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Turkey | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 85,878,556 | 10,413,962 | +724.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,597 | 281 | +468.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 18,599 | 26,948 | −31.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 785,350 | 131,960 | +495.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 109 | 79 | +38.6% |
| Median age (years) | 34.4 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 89.8 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 34.9 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.5 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,979 | 8,022 | +211.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 3.13 | −38.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | — | 6.58 | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 291 | 770 | −62.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 512,000 | 147,000 | +248.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.0 | 14.1 | −57.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.61 | 3.20 | −49.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Turkey relative to Greece; a positive value favors Turkey. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Turkey is 724.6% higher than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Turkey is 468.3% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Turkey is 31.0% lower than Greece.
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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