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Overview
Turkey (Türkiye) has 8.1 times the population of Sweden: 85.88 million people against 10.60 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 2.4 times the size of Sweden's, at $1.60T versus $669.00B.
Per person, Sweden is the wealthier of the two: $63,133 against $18,599 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Turkey (Türkiye) | Sweden | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.60T | $669.00B | 2025 | $1.32T / $610.12B |
| GDP per capita | $18,599 | Higher: $63,133 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.6% | 1.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 34.9% | Lower: 0.7% | 2025 | 58.5% / 2.8% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 8.5% | 8.7% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 41 | 87 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $1,001 | Higher: $4,783 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $659 | — | 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.91 | $7.16 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 85.88 million | 10.60 million | 2025 | 84.63 million / 10.64 million |
| Population growth | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 33.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.62 | 1.44 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.4 yrs | Higher: 84.1 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 89% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 90% | Higher: 96% | 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 783,562 km² | 450,295 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 109.6/km² | 23.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 513 Mt | Lower: 38 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 5.9 t | Lower: 3.6 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $24.98B | $12.04B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 512,000 | 15,000 | 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 1.5%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 0.7%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Turkey (Türkiye): a price level of 41 versus 87 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Sweden: $4,783 against $1,001 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Turkey (Türkiye) is the younger society: median age 33.5 versus 40.3 years.
Life expectancy is 6.6 years longer in Sweden (84.1 vs 77.4).
Geography
By land area, Turkey (Türkiye) is 74% larger than Sweden: 783,562 km² versus 450,295 km².
Turkey (Türkiye) is far more densely settled: 110 people per km² against 24.
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 2.1 times as much on defence as Sweden: $24.98B versus $12.04B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Turkey (Türkiye) fields the larger armed forces: 512,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Turkey (Türkiye) bigger than Sweden?
- Turkey (Türkiye) is larger by land area. Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km² while Sweden covers 450,295 km², so Turkey (Türkiye) is 74% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Turkey (Türkiye) or Sweden?
- Turkey (Türkiye) has the larger population: 85.88 million versus 10.60 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Turkey (Türkiye) richer than Sweden?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Sweden is richer: $63,133 against $18,599. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye) versus $669.00B for Sweden.
- Who spends more on their military, Turkey (Türkiye) or Sweden?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $12.04B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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