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Overview
Egypt has about 40% more people than Turkey (Türkiye): 118.37 million against 85.88 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 4.4 times the size of Egypt's, at $1.60T versus $365.25B.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $3,086 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Egypt | Turkey (Türkiye) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $365.25B | Higher: $1.60T | 2025 | $389.06B / $1.32T |
| GDP per capita | $3,086 | Higher: $18,599 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 14.1% | 34.9% | 2025 | 28.3% / 58.5% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 6.8% | 8.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 15 | 41 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $109 | Higher: $1,001 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $132 | Higher: $659 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.87 | $6.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 118.37 million | 85.88 million | 2025 | 112.87 million / 84.63 million |
| Population growth | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 24.5 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.71 | 1.62 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.8 yrs | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 43% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 75% | Higher: 90% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,002,450 km² | 783,562 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 118.1/km² | 109.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 258 Mt | 513 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.2 t | 5.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $2.40B | $24.98B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 836,000 | 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
Egypt is growing faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 3.6%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 14.1%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Egypt: a price level of 15 versus 41 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $109 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Egypt is the far younger society: median age 24.5 versus 33.5 years.
Life expectancy is 5.6 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 71.8).
Turkey (Türkiye) is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 43%.
Internet adoption is higher in Turkey (Türkiye) (90% vs 75% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Egypt is 28% larger than Turkey (Türkiye): 1,002,450 km² versus 783,562 km².
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 10 times as much on defence as Egypt: $24.98B versus $2.40B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Turkey (Türkiye) carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.7%.
Egypt fields the larger armed forces: 836,000 personnel against 512,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Egypt bigger than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Egypt is larger by land area. Egypt covers 1,002,450 km² while Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km², so Egypt is 28% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Egypt or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Egypt has the larger population: 118.37 million versus 85.88 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Egypt richer than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $3,086. Total GDP tells the same story: $365.25B for Egypt versus $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye).
- Who spends more on their military, Egypt or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $2.40B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).