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Overview
The Philippines has about 35% more people than Turkey (Türkiye): 116.79 million against 85.88 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 3.3 times the size of the Philippines', at $1.60T versus $487.09B.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $4,171 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
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| Indicator | Philippines | Turkey (Türkiye) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $487.09B | Higher: $1.60T | 2025 | $461.62B / $1.32T |
| GDP per capita | $4,171 | Higher: $18,599 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 4.4% | 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.7% | 34.9% | 2025 | 3.2% / 58.5% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.2% | 8.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 33 | 41 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $316 | Higher: $1,001 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $145 | Higher: $659 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.74 | $6.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 116.79 million | 85.88 million | 2025 | 118.28 million / 84.63 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 26.1 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.88 | 1.62 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 69.9 yrs | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 56% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 67% | Higher: 90% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 342,353 km² | 783,562 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 341.1/km² | 109.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 175 Mt | 513 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 1.5 t | 5.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $6.12B | $24.98B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 157,000 | 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
The Philippines 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 1.7%.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $316 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
The Philippines is the younger society: median age 26.1 versus 33.5 years.
Life expectancy is 7.5 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 69.9).
Turkey (Türkiye) is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 56%.
Internet adoption is higher in Turkey (Türkiye) (90% vs 67% of the population).
Geography
By land area, the Philippines is 56% smaller than Turkey (Türkiye): 342,353 km² versus 783,562 km².
The Philippines is far more densely settled: 341 people per km² against 110.
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 4.1 times as much on defence as the Philippines: $24.98B versus $6.12B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Turkey (Türkiye) fields the larger armed forces: 512,000 personnel against 157,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is the Philippines bigger than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) is larger by land area. The Philippines covers 342,353 km² while Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km², so Turkey (Türkiye) is 2.3 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, the Philippines or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- The Philippines has the larger population: 116.79 million versus 85.88 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is the Philippines richer than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $4,171. Total GDP tells the same story: $487.09B for the Philippines versus $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye).
- Who spends more on their military, the Philippines or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $6.12B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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