Brazil vs Turkey

Turkey comes out ahead of Brazil on 310 of 618 statistics where one end is better, to 302 with 6 ties. Brazil leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 2 more categories. Turkey leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Education and Travel and 3 more categories.

618 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wins
302
Avg. percentile
49
Categories led
5
Wins
310
Avg. percentile
50
Categories led
6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

StatisticBrazilTurkey
Population
213,562,666
7th of 235
87,926,082
18th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)
76.0
97th of 215
77.4
81st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
$23,433
82nd of 184
$45,288
50th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
5.97%
109th of 181
8.52%
136th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)
99.8%
tied 125th of 214
100.0%
tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)
12.3
tied 96th of 195
8.0
tied 70th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
$10,713
80th of 185
$18,599
61st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Politics & GovernmentBrazil · 37 statistics
  • Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
  • EducationTurkey · 9 statistics
  • LawBrazil · 7 statistics
  • TravelTurkey · 10 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyTurkey · 47 statistics
  • PopulationBrazil · 18 statistics
  • HealthTurkey · 203 statistics
  • EnvironmentBrazil · 44 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyBrazil · 36 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessTurkey · 21 statistics
  • CultureEven · 70 statistics
  • EconomicsEven · 77 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

StatisticBrazilTurkey
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country
0.92
tied 13th of 175
0.13
161st of 175
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country
2.8
177th of 180
32
28th of 180
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country
179.91 per 100k
174th of 204
18.29 per 100k
6th of 204
STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country
20,873 per 100k
184th of 201
6,932 per 100k
19th of 201
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country
464.39 per 100k
162nd of 204
82.22 per 100k
1st of 204
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World
2.77
161st of 174
-1.19
29th of 174
Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country
1.48%
178th of 204
0.29%
25th of 204
Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country
1,449 per 100k
178th of 204
283 per 100k
25th of 204
Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country
15,082 per 100k
200th of 203
6,402 per 100k
48th of 203
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country
26,350 per 100k
171st of 201
10,288 per 100k
23rd of 201
V-Dem LCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country
0.91
tied 18th of 175
0.23
tied 146th of 175
Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country
83.5%
117th of 149
21.3%
10th of 149
Alcoholism RateAlcoholism by Country
2,961 per 100k
182nd of 204
467 per 100k
36th of 204
Alcoholism %Alcoholism by Country
3.04%
182nd of 204
0.48%
37th of 204
Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country
4,561 per 100k
182nd of 204
651 per 100k
40th of 204
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries
63.9
34th of 179
34.7
158th of 179
Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country
4.72%
180th of 204
0.68%
40th of 204
Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country
9,749 per 100k
199th of 203
3,782 per 100k
60th of 203
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country
498 per 100k
147th of 201
8.71 per 100k
10th of 201
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country
1,043 per 100k
183rd of 204
346 per 100k
46th of 204
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country
398 per 100k
144th of 201
6.8 per 100k
10th of 201
Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country
82.0%
137th of 192
99.0%
tied 1st of 192
Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country
0.21%
tied 133rd of 142
0.02%
tied 32nd of 142
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country
31,526 per 100k
159th of 201
13,650 per 100k
28th of 201
Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country
12,397 per 100k
201st of 203
5,096 per 100k
69th of 203
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country
234.0%
122nd of 126
-130.0%
tied 38th of 126
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country
76.5%
118th of 158
24.7%
17th of 158
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country
304 per 100k
140th of 201
4.89 per 100k
12th of 201
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country
13.0%
tied 45th of 166
39.3%
149th of 166
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country
15.0%
tied 33rd of 167
41.6%
137th of 167
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Quick answers

Which is better, Brazil or Turkey?
Turkey comes out ahead of Brazil on 310 of 618 statistics where one end is better, to 302 with 6 ties. Brazil leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 2 more categories. Turkey leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Education and Travel and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Brazil or Turkey?
Brazil has a population of 213,562,666 (7th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
How do Brazil and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Brazil 76.0 (97th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
How do Brazil and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Brazil $23,433 (82nd of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
Where does Brazil beat Turkey most clearly?
Brazil ranks far ahead on V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.92 vs 0.13; V-Dem LCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.91 vs 0.23; Ecosystem Vitality (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 63.9 vs 34.7.
Where does Turkey beat Brazil most clearly?
Turkey ranks far ahead on EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 32 vs 2.8; Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 179.91 per 100k; STD Rate Male (STD Rates by Country): 6,932 per 100k vs 20,873 per 100k.

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