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Overview
Pakistan has 3.0 times the population of Turkey (Türkiye): 255.22 million people against 85.88 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 3.9 times the size of Pakistan's, at $1.60T versus $407.31B.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $1,596 in GDP per capita.
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| Indicator | Pakistan | Turkey (Türkiye) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $407.31B | Higher: $1.60T | 2025 | $373.07B / $1.32T |
| GDP per capita | $1,596 | Higher: $18,599 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.7% | 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 3.5% | 34.9% | 2025 | 12.6% / 58.5% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 5.4% | 8.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 24 | 41 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $95 | Higher: $1,001 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $133 | Higher: $659 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $3.89 | $6.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 255.22 million | 85.88 million | 2025 | 257.05 million / 84.63 million |
| Population growth | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 3.50 | 1.62 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 40% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 57% | Higher: 90% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 881,912 km² | 783,562 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 289.4/km² | 109.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 180 Mt | 513 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.7 t | 5.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $10.17B | $24.98B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 943,000 | 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 (3.7% for Pakistan, 3.6% for Turkey (Türkiye)).
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 3.5%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Pakistan: a price level of 24 versus 41 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $95 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Pakistan is the far younger society: median age 20.6 versus 33.5 years.
Life expectancy is 9.6 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 67.8).
Turkey (Türkiye) is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 40%.
Internet adoption is higher in Turkey (Türkiye) (90% vs 57% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Pakistan is 13% larger than Turkey (Türkiye): 881,912 km² versus 783,562 km².
Pakistan is far more densely settled: 289 people per km² against 110.
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 2.5 times as much on defence as Pakistan: $24.98B versus $10.17B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Pakistan fields the larger armed forces: 943,000 personnel against 512,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Pakistan bigger than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Pakistan is larger by land area. Pakistan covers 881,912 km² while Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km², so Pakistan is 13% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Pakistan or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Pakistan has the larger population: 255.22 million versus 85.88 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Pakistan richer than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $1,596. Total GDP tells the same story: $407.31B for Pakistan versus $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye).
- Who spends more on their military, Pakistan or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $10.17B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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