

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.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Brazil | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Statistic | Brazil | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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