China vs Turkey
China comes out ahead of Turkey on 308 of 572 statistics where one end is better, to 244 with 20 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Population and Crime & Safety and 6 more categories. Turkey leads on Law, Politics & Government and Travel and 1 more category.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | China | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,412,914,089 2nd of 235 | 87,926,082 18th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 78.0 68th of 215 | 77.4 81st of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $29,333 70th of 184 | $45,288 50th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.62% 76th of 181 | 8.52% 136th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 | 8.0 tied 70th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $13,862 72nd of 185 | $18,599 61st of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
- PopulationChina · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyChina · 42 statistics
- EconomicsChina · 74 statistics
- LawTurkey · 7 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 36 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
- EducationChina · 9 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentTurkey · 36 statistics
- CultureChina · 70 statistics
- HealthChina · 201 statistics
- TravelTurkey · 10 statistics
- EnvironmentTurkey · 42 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | China | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in | 8.7 tied 14th of 178 | 101 176th of 178 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 218.45 per 100k 191st of 204 | 18.29 per 100k 6th of 204 |
| Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country | 26.0 8th of 172 | 44.5 148th of 172 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 93.0% tied 2nd of 198 | 44.0% tied 158th of 198 |
| Rate of Unintentional Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 195 | 0.59 per 100k tied 158th of 195 |
| Unintentional Gun Death RateGun Violence by Country | 0.01 rate per 100k tied 1st of 195 | 0.59 rate per 100k tied 158th of 195 |
| Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 88.3% 135th of 158 | 24.7% 17th of 158 |
| Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 1.4% 24th of 166 | 20.5% tied 135th of 166 |
| Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $22,000 130th of 158 | $197,400 27th of 158 |
| Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 8.66% 15th of 196 | 38.1% 141st of 196 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 64.2% 44th of 169 | 28.6% 152nd of 169 |
| Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $22,000 150th of 179 | $197,400 36th of 179 |
| LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index | 31st 31st of 167 | 137th 137th of 167 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 60.4% 43rd of 186 | 34.3% 161st of 186 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 23.8 kg/m² tied 42nd of 190 | 27.9 kg/m² 163rd of 190 |
| Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 1.4% 37th of 166 | 20.5% tied 140th of 166 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 59.223 51st of 181 | 36.832 157th of 181 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 66.2% 46th of 186 | 52.6% tied 150th of 186 |
| Homicides RateGun Violence by Country | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204 | 1.22 per 100k 117th of 204 |
| Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204 | 1.22 per 100k 117th of 204 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 119 tied 88th of 219 | 468 209th of 219 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 92.35 18th of 173 | 47.31 113th of 173 |
| Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 5.5 per 100k 150th of 204 | 1.95 per 100k 39th of 204 |
| Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 9.07% 25th of 199 | 30.5% 133rd of 199 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 15,854 137th of 183 | 815 39th of 183 |
| Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 1.3% tied 53rd of 164 | 19.6% 141st of 164 |
| Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 13.0% tied 47th of 173 | 20.0% tied 133rd of 173 |
| Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 110.3 195th of 198 | 105.0 tied 90th of 198 |
| Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country | 70.1% 25th of 171 | 81.0% 113th of 171 |
| Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country | 13.0% tied 37th of 146 | 20.0% tied 107th of 146 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, China or Turkey?
- China comes out ahead of Turkey on 308 of 572 statistics where one end is better, to 244 with 20 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Population and Crime & Safety and 6 more categories. Turkey leads on Law, Politics & Government and Travel and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, China or Turkey?
- China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
- How do China and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
- How do China and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
- Where does China beat Turkey most clearly?
- China ranks far ahead on Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 8.7 vs 101; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 26.0 vs 44.5; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 93.0% vs 44.0%.
- Where does Turkey beat China most clearly?
- Turkey ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 218.45 per 100k; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 24.7% vs 88.3%; Head of Government Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $197,400 vs $22,000.
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