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Overview
Bangladesh has 2.0 times the population of Turkey (Türkiye): 175.69 million people against 85.88 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 3.5 times the size of Bangladesh's, at $1.60T versus $456.32B.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $2,597 in GDP per capita.
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GDP (nominal)
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| Indicator | Bangladesh | Turkey (Türkiye) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $456.32B | Higher: $1.60T | 2025 | $450.12B / $1.32T |
| GDP per capita | $2,597 | Higher: $18,599 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 3.5% | Higher: 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 8.8% | 34.9% | 2025 | 10.5% / 58.5% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.8% | 8.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 25 | 41 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $134 | Higher: $1,001 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $108 | Higher: $659 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | — | $6.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 175.69 million | 85.88 million | 2025 | 174.37 million / 84.63 million |
| Population growth | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 26.0 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.11 | 1.62 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 yrs | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 33% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 53% | Higher: 90% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 147,570 km² | 783,562 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 1190.5/km² | 109.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 108 Mt | 513 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.6 t | 5.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $4.03B | $24.98B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 227,000 | 512,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (3.5% for Bangladesh, 3.6% for Turkey (Türkiye)).
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 8.8%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Bangladesh: a price level of 25 versus 41 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $134 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Bangladesh is the younger society: median age 26.0 versus 33.5 years.
Life expectancy is 2.5 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 74.9).
Turkey (Türkiye) is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 33%.
Internet adoption is higher in Turkey (Türkiye) (90% vs 53% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Bangladesh is 81% smaller than Turkey (Türkiye): 147,570 km² versus 783,562 km².
Bangladesh is far more densely settled: 1191 people per km² against 110.
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 6.2 times as much on defence as Bangladesh: $24.98B versus $4.03B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Turkey (Türkiye) carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.9%.
Turkey (Türkiye) fields the larger armed forces: 512,000 personnel against 227,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Bangladesh bigger than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) is larger by land area. Bangladesh covers 147,570 km² while Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km², so Turkey (Türkiye) is 5.3 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Bangladesh or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Bangladesh has the larger population: 175.69 million versus 85.88 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Bangladesh richer than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $2,597. Total GDP tells the same story: $456.32B for Bangladesh versus $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye).
- Who spends more on their military, Bangladesh or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $4.03B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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