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Overview
Turkey (Türkiye) has 8.4 times the population of Azerbaijan: 85.88 million people against 10.25 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 21 times the size of Azerbaijan's, at $1.60T versus $75.94B.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $7,411 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
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| Indicator | Turkey (Türkiye) | Azerbaijan | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.60T | $75.94B | 2025 | $1.32T / $74.32B |
| GDP per capita | Higher: $18,599 | $7,411 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.6% | 1.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 34.9% | Lower: 5.6% | 2025 | 58.5% / 2.2% |
| Unemployment | 8.5% | Lower: 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 41 | 28 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | Higher: $1,001 | $494 | 2025 / 2022 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | Higher: $659 | $203 | 2025 / 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.91 | $4.26 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 85.88 million | 10.25 million | 2025 | 84.63 million / 10.69 million |
| Population growth | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 33.5 yrs | 33.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.62 | 1.66 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 74.6 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 89% | 59% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 91% | 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 783,562 km² | 86,600 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 109.6/km² | 118.3/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 513 Mt | Lower: 40 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 5.9 t | Lower: 3.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $24.98B | $3.78B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.9% | 5.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 512,000 | 82,000 | 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
Turkey (Türkiye) is growing faster: 3.6% annual GDP growth versus 1.4%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 5.6%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Azerbaijan: a price level of 28 versus 41 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $494 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Demographically the two are similar, with median ages of 33.5 (Turkey (Türkiye)) and 33.6 (Azerbaijan).
Life expectancy is 2.8 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 74.6).
Turkey (Türkiye) is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Geography
By land area, Turkey (Türkiye) is 9.0 times the size of Azerbaijan: 783,562 km² versus 86,600 km².
The two share a land border, which shapes their trade, migration, and security relationship.
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 6.6 times as much on defence as Azerbaijan: $24.98B versus $3.78B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Azerbaijan carries the heavier military burden: 5.0% of GDP versus 1.9%.
Turkey (Türkiye) fields the larger armed forces: 512,000 personnel against 82,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Turkey (Türkiye) bigger than Azerbaijan?
- Turkey (Türkiye) is larger by land area. Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km² while Azerbaijan covers 86,600 km², so Turkey (Türkiye) is 9.0 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Turkey (Türkiye) or Azerbaijan?
- Turkey (Türkiye) has the larger population: 85.88 million versus 10.25 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Turkey (Türkiye) richer than Azerbaijan?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $7,411. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye) versus $75.94B for Azerbaijan.
- Who spends more on their military, Turkey (Türkiye) or Azerbaijan?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $3.78B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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