Which has more people, South Africa or Turkey?

South Africa has a population of 65,453,084 (24th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

Where does South Africa beat Turkey most clearly?

South Africa ranks far ahead on V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.9 vs 0.13; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 75.71 vs 29.4; LP Personal Freedom (Legatum Prosperity Index): 38th vs 152nd.

Where does Turkey beat South Africa most clearly?

Turkey ranks far ahead on HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 6.8 per 100k vs 15,778 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 11,673 per 100k; HIV Rates Female (HIV Rates by Country): 4.89 per 100k vs 19,657 per 100k.

South Africa vs Turkey

Turkey comes out ahead of South Africa on 348 of 607 statistics where one end is better, to 252 with 7 ties. South Africa leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population. Turkey leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Education and Health and 6 more categories.

607 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

South Africa

Wins: 252
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 3

Turkey

Wins: 348
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	South Africa	Turkey
Population	65,453,084 24th of 235	87,926,082 18th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	66.3 181st of 215	77.4 81st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$15,906 108th of 184	$45,288 50th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	32.4% 180th of 181	8.52% 136th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	90.2% 160th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	24.2 138th of 195	8.0 tied 70th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$6,598 103rd of 185	$18,599 61st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
Politics & GovernmentSouth Africa · 37 statistics
EducationTurkey · 9 statistics
LawSouth Africa · 7 statistics
HealthTurkey · 202 statistics
EnvironmentTurkey · 44 statistics
Tech & BusinessTurkey · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyTurkey · 36 statistics
Crime & SafetyTurkey · 47 statistics
EconomicsTurkey · 77 statistics
CultureTurkey · 70 statistics
PopulationSouth Africa · 18 statistics
TravelEven · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	South Africa	Turkey
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	15,778 per 100k 199th of 201	6.8 per 100k 10th of 201
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	11,673 per 100k 198th of 201	8.71 per 100k 10th of 201
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	19,657 per 100k 199th of 201	4.89 per 100k 12th of 201
STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country	28,466 per 100k 198th of 201	6,932 per 100k 19th of 201
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	39,598 per 100k 200th of 201	10,288 per 100k 23rd of 201
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	50,118 per 100k 201st of 201	13,650 per 100k 28th of 201
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	35.6 per 100k tied 170th of 176	5.9 per 100k tied 20th of 176
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	162.89 per 100k 170th of 204	18.29 per 100k 6th of 204
ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	35.3 per 100k 156th of 176	4.8 per 100k 15th of 176
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.9 tied 18th of 175	0.13 161st of 175
Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country	76.0% tied 171st of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country	74.0% tied 160th of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	74.0% tied 155th of 189	99.0% tied 1st of 189
Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country	74.0% tied 156th of 192	99.0% tied 1st of 192
Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74Cervical Cancer Rates by Country	3.6% tied 151st of 176	0.5% tied 12th of 176
Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country	74.0% 157th of 192	99.0% tied 1st of 192
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	75.71 27th of 176	29.4 155th of 176
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	372.78 per 100k 148th of 204	82.22 per 100k 1st of 204
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	58,934 165th of 183	815 39th of 183
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	38th 38th of 167	152nd 152nd of 167
Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	76.4% 111th of 149	21.3% 10th of 149
Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	15.49 per 100k 178th of 204	4.46 per 100k 40th of 204
Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country	24.5 per 100k 169th of 188	6.5 per 100k tied 42nd of 188
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	25.68 per 100k 180th of 204	6.95 per 100k 43rd of 204
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.4% tied 35th of 184	1.4% tied 154th of 184
Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country	75.6% 153rd of 193	97.0% tied 24th of 193
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.32% tied 40th of 184	1.1% tied 157th of 184
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.41% 37th of 124	0.03% tied 116th of 124
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	76.9% tied 119th of 158	24.7% 17th of 158
WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.61 tied 43rd of 142	0.28 135th of 142

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Quick answers

Which is better, South Africa or Turkey?: Turkey comes out ahead of South Africa on 348 of 607 statistics where one end is better, to 252 with 7 ties. South Africa leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population. Turkey leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Education and Health and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, South Africa or Turkey?: South Africa has a population of 65,453,084 (24th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
How do South Africa and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
How do South Africa and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
Where does South Africa beat Turkey most clearly?: South Africa ranks far ahead on V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.9 vs 0.13; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 75.71 vs 29.4; LP Personal Freedom (Legatum Prosperity Index): 38th vs 152nd.
Where does Turkey beat South Africa most clearly?: Turkey ranks far ahead on HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 6.8 per 100k vs 15,778 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 11,673 per 100k; HIV Rates Female (HIV Rates by Country): 4.89 per 100k vs 19,657 per 100k.

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