

Philippines vs Turkey
Philippines comes out ahead of Turkey on 290 of 588 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 10 ties. Philippines leads on Politics & Government, Crime & Safety and Population and 4 more categories. Turkey leads on Education, Tech & Business and Travel and 3 more categories.
588 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 290
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 7
- Wins
- 288
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 6
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Philippines | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,724,471 14th of 235 | 87,926,082 18th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 69.9 152nd of 215 | 77.4 81st of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $12,577 119th of 184 | $45,288 50th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 2.24% 21st of 181 | 8.52% 136th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 94.8% 154th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 21.7 131st of 195 | 8.0 tied 70th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $4,171 124th of 185 | $18,599 61st of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationTurkey · 9 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentPhilippines · 37 statistics
- Tech & BusinessTurkey · 21 statistics
- Crime & SafetyPhilippines · 46 statistics
- TravelTurkey · 10 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
- EnvironmentTurkey · 43 statistics
- PopulationPhilippines · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyTurkey · 36 statistics
- EconomicsPhilippines · 76 statistics
- LawPhilippines · 7 statistics
- HealthPhilippines · 200 statistics
- CulturePhilippines · 69 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Philippines | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 2.85 per 100k 12th of 202 | 5.67 per 100k 194th of 202 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 193.84 per 100k 182nd of 204 | 18.29 per 100k 6th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 71.0% tied 166th of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 71.0% tied 161st of 189 | 99.0% tied 1st of 189 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 71.0% tied 163rd of 192 | 99.0% tied 1st of 192 |
| Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 52 tied 140th of 155 | 93 tied 21st of 155 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.02% tied 16th of 192 | 0.17% tied 168th of 192 |
| Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in | 15.5 48th of 178 | 101 176th of 178 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 53.25 per 100k 18th of 204 | 199.83 per 100k 164th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country | 82.0% tied 155th of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country | 73.6% 161st of 193 | 97.0% tied 24th of 193 |
| HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country | 517 per 100k 151st of 201 | 8.71 per 100k 10th of 201 |
| Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country | 59.0% tied 143rd of 156 | 95.0% tied 32nd of 156 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 23.2 kg/m² tied 30th of 190 | 27.9 kg/m² 163rd of 190 |
| Rate of Self-Harm Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.1 per 100k tied 28th of 203 | 1.15 per 100k 170th of 203 |
| Suicide RateGun Violence by Country | 0.1 rate per 100k tied 28th of 203 | 1.15 rate per 100k 170th of 203 |
| LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index | 22nd 22nd of 167 | 137th 137th of 167 |
| Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country | 2.6% tied 18th of 155 | 10.4% tied 125th of 155 |
| Stunting RatesStunting Rates by Country | 33.1% tied 133rd of 158 | 6% 28th of 158 |
| Total Incidence RateTuberculosis Rate by Country | 625 per 100k 206th of 208 | 13 per 100k tied 66th of 208 |
| Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country | 2.2% tied 16th of 184 | 8.5% tied 138th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 2.24% 21st of 181 | 8.52% 136th of 181 |
| Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country | 303.13 per 100k 129th of 204 | 82.22 per 100k 1st of 204 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 16.3% 121st of 140 | 1.2% tied 33rd of 140 |
| HIV RateHIV Rates by Country | 318 per 100k 132nd of 201 | 6.8 per 100k 10th of 201 |
| Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 11.6% 24th of 196 | 38.1% 141st of 196 |
| Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country | 15.0% tied 44th of 150 | 40.0% tied 147th of 150 |
| Lack of Adaptive CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 54.3 134th of 193 | 15.95 22nd of 193 |
| Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 12.0% tied 40th of 173 | 20.0% tied 133rd of 173 |
| Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country | 12.0% tied 30th of 146 | 20.0% tied 107th of 146 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Philippines or Turkey?
- Philippines comes out ahead of Turkey on 290 of 588 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 10 ties. Philippines leads on Politics & Government, Crime & Safety and Population and 4 more categories. Turkey leads on Education, Tech & Business 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, Philippines or Turkey?
- Philippines has a population of 117,724,471 (14th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
- How do Philippines and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
- How do Philippines and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
- Where does Philippines beat Turkey most clearly?
- Philippines ranks far ahead on Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.85 per 100k vs 5.67 per 100k; Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02% vs 0.17%; Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 15.5 vs 101.
- Where does Turkey beat Philippines most clearly?
- Turkey ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 193.84 per 100k; Vacc. Rate DTP3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 71.0%; Vacc. Rate HEPB3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 71.0%.
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