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Overview
Turkey (Türkiye) has about 85% more people than Argentina: 85.88 million against 45.85 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 2.3 times the size of Argentina's, at $1.60T versus $683.10B.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $14,898 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Turkey (Türkiye) | Argentina | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.60T | $683.10B | 2025 | $1.32T / $633.27B |
| GDP per capita | Higher: $18,599 | $14,898 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 3.6% | Higher: 4.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 34.9% | 219.9% | 2025 / 2024 | 58.5% / — |
| Unemployment | 8.5% | Lower: 7.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 41 | 46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | Higher: $1,001 | $811 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | Higher: $659 | $297 | 2025 / 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.91 | $5.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 85.88 million | 45.85 million | 2025 | 84.63 million / 45.42 million |
| Population growth | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 33.5 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.62 | 1.50 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.4 yrs | Higher: 77.5 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 89% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | Higher: 90% | 90% | 2025 / 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 783,562 km² | 2,780,400 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 109.6/km² | 16.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 513 Mt | Lower: 171 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 5.9 t | Lower: 3.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $24.98B | $4.18B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 512,000 | 103,000 | 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
Argentina is growing faster: 4.4% annual GDP growth versus 3.6%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 34.9%.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $811 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Demographically the two are similar, with median ages of 33.5 (Turkey (Türkiye)) and 32.9 (Argentina).
Geography
By land area, Turkey (Türkiye) is 72% smaller than Argentina: 783,562 km² versus 2,780,400 km².
Turkey (Türkiye) is far more densely settled: 110 people per km² against 16.
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 6.0 times as much on defence as Argentina: $24.98B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Turkey (Türkiye) carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.6%.
Turkey (Türkiye) fields the larger armed forces: 512,000 personnel against 103,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Turkey (Türkiye) bigger than Argentina?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km² while Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², so Argentina is 3.5 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Turkey (Türkiye) or Argentina?
- Turkey (Türkiye) has the larger population: 85.88 million versus 45.85 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Turkey (Türkiye) richer than Argentina?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $14,898. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye) versus $683.10B for Argentina.
- Who spends more on their military, Turkey (Türkiye) or Argentina?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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