Which has more people, Tanzania or Turkey?

Tanzania has a population of 72,563,780 (20th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Tanzania 67.2 (174th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Tanzania $4,471 (158th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

Where does Tanzania beat Turkey most clearly?

Tanzania ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.5 per 100k vs 66.3 per 100k; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 68.0 per 100k; Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.2 per 100k vs 35.1 per 100k.

Where does Turkey beat Tanzania most clearly?

Turkey ranks far ahead on ASR Incidence (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 4.8 per 100k vs 62.5 per 100k; HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 6.8 per 100k vs 3,459 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 2,688 per 100k.

Tanzania vs Turkey

Turkey comes out ahead of Tanzania on 244 of 460 statistics where one end is better, to 212 with 4 ties. Tanzania leads on Crime & Safety, Politics & Government and Law and 1 more category. Turkey leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 6 more categories.

460 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Tanzania

Wins: 212
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 4

Turkey

Wins: 244
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Tanzania	Turkey
Population	72,563,780 20th of 235	87,926,082 18th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.2 174th of 215	77.4 81st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$4,471 158th of 184	$45,288 50th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	1.57% 12th of 181	8.52% 136th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	52.4% 198th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	28.7 146th of 195	8.0 tied 70th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$1,319 163rd of 185	$18,599 61st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessTurkey · 20 statistics
EducationTurkey · 9 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyTurkey · 36 statistics
CultureTurkey · 69 statistics
Crime & SafetyTanzania · 44 statistics
PopulationTurkey · 18 statistics
Politics & GovernmentTanzania · 37 statistics
TravelTurkey · 10 statistics
EnvironmentTurkey · 44 statistics
LawTanzania · 7 statistics
EconomicsTurkey · 76 statistics
HealthTanzania · 199 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Tanzania	Turkey
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	2.5 per 100k 9th of 184	66.3 per 100k 184th of 184
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	2.8 per 100k tied 12th of 184	68.0 per 100k 184th of 184
ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	62.5 per 100k 173rd of 176	4.8 per 100k 15th of 176
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	3,459 per 100k 190th of 201	6.8 per 100k 10th of 201
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	2,688 per 100k 190th of 201	8.71 per 100k 10th of 201
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	2.2 per 100k tied 18th of 184	35.1 per 100k 183rd of 184
Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74Cervical Cancer Rates by Country	7.4% tied 174th of 176	0.5% tied 12th of 176
Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World	41 tied 14th of 219	468 209th of 219
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	4,198 per 100k 190th of 201	4.89 per 100k 12th of 201
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	88.1% 4th of 198	39.6% 177th of 198
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	83.5% 6th of 188	34.5% 170th of 188
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	82.7% 6th of 169	28.6% 152nd of 169
Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude MalesLung Cancer Rates by Country	1.1 per 100k tied 8th of 184	76.1 per 100k 168th of 184
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country	2.5 per 100k tied 19th of 184	37.9 per 100k 178th of 184
Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country	10.0% tied 4th of 150	40.0% tied 147th of 150
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	80.129 4th of 181	36.832 157th of 181
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	79.3% 4th of 186	34.3% 161st of 186
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	34.3 per 100k 169th of 176	5.9 per 100k tied 20th of 176
Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	5% 18th of 166	29.4% tied 154th of 166
Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	5.8% tied 12th of 167	31.1% 148th of 167
STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country	20,278 per 100k 180th of 201	6,932 per 100k 19th of 201
Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	82.9% 4th of 186	52.6% tied 150th of 186
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	5 149th of 158	26,961 26th of 158
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	9.5% 21st of 166	39.3% 149th of 166
Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	7.3% tied 15th of 167	31.1% 144th of 167
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	10.4% 16th of 167	41.6% 142nd of 167
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	1.3 per 100k tied 12th of 184	78.2 per 100k 153rd of 184
Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country	83.7 4th of 181	54.104 tied 136th of 181
Global Innovation Index Creative Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries	113th 112th of 132	16th 16th of 132
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	12.4% 16th of 167	41.6% 137th of 167

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Quick answers

Which is better, Tanzania or Turkey?: Turkey comes out ahead of Tanzania on 244 of 460 statistics where one end is better, to 212 with 4 ties. Tanzania leads on Crime & Safety, Politics & Government and Law and 1 more category. Turkey leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Tanzania or Turkey?: Tanzania has a population of 72,563,780 (20th of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
How do Tanzania and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Tanzania 67.2 (174th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
How do Tanzania and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Tanzania $4,471 (158th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
Where does Tanzania beat Turkey most clearly?: Tanzania ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.5 per 100k vs 66.3 per 100k; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 68.0 per 100k; Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.2 per 100k vs 35.1 per 100k.
Where does Turkey beat Tanzania most clearly?: Turkey ranks far ahead on ASR Incidence (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 4.8 per 100k vs 62.5 per 100k; HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 6.8 per 100k vs 3,459 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 2,688 per 100k.

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