Which has more people, Thailand or Turkey?

Thailand has a population of 71,559,614 (21st of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

Where does Thailand beat Turkey most clearly?

Thailand ranks far ahead on Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 3.1 vs 101; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.86 per 100k vs 5.67 per 100k; Unemployment Rate - ILO (Unemployment by Country): 0.9% vs 10.4%.

Where does Turkey beat Thailand most clearly?

Turkey ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 312.34 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 819 per 100k; HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 6.8 per 100k vs 735 per 100k.

Thailand vs Turkey

Thailand comes out ahead of Turkey on 324 of 591 statistics where one end is better, to 259 with 8 ties. Thailand leads on Politics & Government, Population and Economics and 5 more categories. Turkey leads on Education, Manufacturing & Mining and Tech & Business and 1 more category.

591 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Thailand

Wins: 324
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 8

Turkey

Wins: 259
Avg. percentile: 50
Categories led: 4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Thailand	Turkey
Population	71,559,614 21st of 235	87,926,082 18th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	76.6 88th of 215	77.4 81st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$26,250 76th of 184	$45,288 50th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.78% 4th of 181	8.52% 136th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	7.7 tied 66th of 195	8.0 tied 70th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,057 91st of 185	$18,599 61st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentThailand · 36 statistics
EducationTurkey · 9 statistics
PopulationThailand · 18 statistics
EconomicsThailand · 76 statistics
Crime & SafetyThailand · 46 statistics
CultureThailand · 69 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
HealthThailand · 199 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyThailand · 36 statistics
LawThailand · 7 statistics
Tech & BusinessTurkey · 21 statistics
EnvironmentTurkey · 44 statistics
TravelEven · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Thailand	Turkey
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	3.1 3rd of 178	101 176th of 178
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	312.34 per 100k 200th of 204	18.29 per 100k 6th of 204
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	2.86 per 100k 14th of 202	5.67 per 100k 194th of 202
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	819 per 100k 172nd of 201	8.71 per 100k 10th of 201
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	735 per 100k 166th of 201	6.8 per 100k 10th of 201
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	0.9% tied 5th of 155	10.4% tied 125th of 155
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	657 per 100k 162nd of 201	4.89 per 100k 12th of 201
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.27% tied 24th of 184	1.1% tied 157th of 184
Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries	7% tied 11th of 173	20.0% tied 133rd of 173
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	0.7% 4th of 184	8.5% tied 138th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.78% 4th of 181	8.52% 136th of 181
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	2.4 cases per 100k tied 24th of 185	9.3 cases per 100k tied 160th of 185
Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country	7% tied 8th of 146	20.0% tied 107th of 146
Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	1.2% tied 19th of 166	20.5% tied 135th of 166
Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country	25.4 per 100k 173rd of 188	6.5 per 100k tied 42nd of 188
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	25.6 per 100k 141st of 176	5.9 per 100k tied 20th of 176
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185	11.7 cases per 100k tied 154th of 185
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	74.6% 42nd of 188	34.5% 170th of 188
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	76.5% tied 43rd of 198	39.6% 177th of 198
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.39% 34th of 184	1.4% tied 154th of 184
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	66.3% 40th of 169	28.6% 152nd of 169
Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country	83.0% tied 134th of 192	99.0% tied 1st of 192
LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index	28th 28th of 167	137th 137th of 167
Unintentional Gun Deaths as % of All DeathsGun Deaths by Country	0.01% tied 1st of 159	0.09% tied 124th of 159
Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	1.2% tied 31st of 166	20.5% tied 140th of 166
World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	32nd 32nd of 171	142nd 140th of 171
Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	1% tied 43rd of 164	19.6% 141st of 164
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	30,108 per 100k 145th of 201	13,650 per 100k 28th of 201
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	21.24 per 100k 160th of 204	6.95 per 100k 43rd of 204
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	58.373 54th of 181	36.832 157th of 181

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Quick answers

Which is better, Thailand or Turkey?: Thailand comes out ahead of Turkey on 324 of 591 statistics where one end is better, to 259 with 8 ties. Thailand leads on Politics & Government, Population and Economics and 5 more categories. Turkey leads on Education, Manufacturing & Mining and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Thailand or Turkey?: Thailand has a population of 71,559,614 (21st of 235 countries) and Turkey has 87,926,082 (18th of 235).
How do Thailand and Turkey compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215), Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
How do Thailand and Turkey compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184), Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
Where does Thailand beat Turkey most clearly?: Thailand ranks far ahead on Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 3.1 vs 101; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.86 per 100k vs 5.67 per 100k; Unemployment Rate - ILO (Unemployment by Country): 0.9% vs 10.4%.
Where does Turkey beat Thailand most clearly?: Turkey ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 312.34 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 8.71 per 100k vs 819 per 100k; HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 6.8 per 100k vs 735 per 100k.

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