Which has more people, Russia or Turkey?

Russia has a population of 143,394,458 (9th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).

How do Russia and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Russia 73.4 (120th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

How do Russia and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Russia $49,568 (47th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.

Where does Russia beat Turkey most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.03%; Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 77.1% vs 39.6%; Personal Income Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 13.0% vs 40.0%.

Where does Turkey beat Russia most clearly?

Turkey ranks far ahead on HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 1,285 per 100k; Alcoholism % Female (Alcoholism by Country): 0.29% vs 1.78%; Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 176.61 per 100k.

Russia vs Turkey

Turkey comes out ahead of Russia on 295 of 575 statistics where one end is better, to 263 with 17 ties. Russia leads on Education, Economics and Crime & Safety and 3 more categories. Turkey leads on Travel, Law and Manufacturing & Mining and 3 more categories.

575 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Russia

Wins: 263
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 6

Turkey

Wins: 295
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Russia	Turkey
Population	143,394,458 9th of 235	87,926,082 18th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	73.4 120th of 215	77.4 81st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$49,568 47th of 184	$45,288 50th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.13% 18th of 181	8.52% 136th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	8.0 tied 70th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$17,547 63rd of 185	$18,599 61st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelTurkey · 10 statistics
EducationRussia · 9 statistics
LawTurkey · 7 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
CultureTurkey · 69 statistics
HealthTurkey · 202 statistics
Politics & GovernmentTurkey · 36 statistics
EconomicsRussia · 74 statistics
Crime & SafetyRussia · 47 statistics
PopulationRussia · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyRussia · 36 statistics
Tech & BusinessRussia · 21 statistics
EnvironmentEven · 42 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Russia	Turkey
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	1.4% 8th of 124	0.03% tied 116th of 124
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	1,285 per 100k 184th of 201	8.71 per 100k 10th of 201
Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country	1.78% 192nd of 204	0.29% 25th of 204
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	176.61 per 100k 173rd of 204	18.29 per 100k 6th of 204
Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country	1,736 per 100k 191st of 204	283 per 100k 25th of 204
Alcoholism RateAlcoholism by Country	4,034 per 100k 199th of 204	467 per 100k 36th of 204
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	890 per 100k 170th of 201	6.8 per 100k 10th of 201
Alcoholism %Alcoholism by Country	4.18% 199th of 204	0.48% 37th of 204
Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country	7% 201st of 204	0.68% 40th of 204
Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country	6,667 per 100k 201st of 204	651 per 100k 40th of 204
Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	24.28 per 100k 199th of 204	4.46 per 100k 40th of 204
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	5.3 168th of 180	32 28th of 180
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	42.87 per 100k 201st of 204	6.95 per 100k 43rd of 204
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	12.7 188th of 197	5.4 38th of 197
Crude Death Rate per 1k Population - UN 2020-2025Death Rate by Country	13.1 190th of 198	5.6 tied 43rd of 198
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	8.06 per 100k 188th of 204	1.95 per 100k 39th of 204
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$145 tied 184th of 231	$88.00 tied 19th of 231
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231	$9.00 tied 10th of 231
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	77.1% tied 37th of 198	39.6% 177th of 198
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	544 per 100k 153rd of 201	4.89 per 100k 12th of 201
Personal Income TaxHighest Taxed Countries	13.0% tied 13th of 142	40.0% tied 106th of 142
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$71.00 tied 172nd of 231	$41.00 tied 17th of 231
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	73.8% 46th of 188	34.5% 170th of 188
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	65.5% 41st of 169	28.6% 152nd of 169
Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country	75.5 per 100k 36th of 204	253.4 per 100k 170th of 204
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.13% 18th of 181	8.52% 136th of 181
Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country	5.9% tied 46th of 211	16.5% 182nd of 211
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country	962 per 100k 175th of 204	346 per 100k 46th of 204
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$34.00 tied 155th of 231	$21.00 tied 22nd of 231
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	2.6% tied 24th of 184	8.5% tied 138th of 184

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Quick answers

Which is better, Russia or Turkey?: Turkey comes out ahead of Russia on 295 of 575 statistics where one end is better, to 263 with 17 ties. Russia leads on Education, Economics and Crime & Safety and 3 more categories. Turkey leads on Travel, Law and Manufacturing & Mining and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Russia or Turkey?: Russia has a population of 143,394,458 (9th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
How do Russia and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Russia 73.4 (120th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
How do Russia and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Russia $49,568 (47th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
Where does Russia beat Turkey most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.03%; Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 77.1% vs 39.6%; Personal Income Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 13.0% vs 40.0%.
Where does Turkey beat Russia most clearly?: Turkey ranks far ahead on HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 1,285 per 100k; Alcoholism % Female (Alcoholism by Country): 0.29% vs 1.78%; Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 176.61 per 100k.

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