Which has more people, Turkey or Vietnam?

Turkey has a population of 87,926,082 (18th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.

Where does Turkey beat Vietnam most clearly?

Turkey ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 201.92 per 100k; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 93 vs 51; Vacc. Rate POL3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 73.0%.

Where does Vietnam beat Turkey most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.72 per 100k vs 5.67 per 100k; Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 82.0% vs 34.5%; Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 10.7 vs 101.

Turkey vs Vietnam

Vietnam comes out ahead of Turkey on 276 of 546 statistics where one end is better, to 260 with 10 ties. Turkey leads on Law, Education and Travel and 3 more categories. Vietnam leads on Crime & Safety, Economics and Population and 3 more categories.

546 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.

Turkey

Wins: 260
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 6

Vietnam

Wins: 276
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Turkey	Vietnam
Population	87,926,082 18th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.4 81st of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$45,288 50th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.52% 136th of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.0 tied 70th of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$18,599 61st of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyVietnam · 46 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 76 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 18 statistics
LawTurkey · 7 statistics
HealthVietnam · 191 statistics
EducationTurkey · 9 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 36 statistics
TravelTurkey · 10 statistics
EnvironmentTurkey · 43 statistics
Tech & BusinessTurkey · 21 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningTurkey · 3 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVietnam · 36 statistics
CultureEven · 69 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Turkey	Vietnam
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	5.67 per 100k 194th of 202	2.72 per 100k 5th of 202
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	18.29 per 100k 6th of 204	201.92 per 100k 185th of 204
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	34.5% 170th of 188	82.0% 7th of 188
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	101 176th of 178	10.7 23rd of 178
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	39.6% 177th of 198	82.6% 11th of 198
Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country	16.5% 182nd of 211	3.4% tied 9th of 211
Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	27.9 kg/m² 163rd of 190	21.9 kg/m² tied 9th of 190
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	28.6% 152nd of 169	75.7% 18th of 169
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	34.3% 161st of 186	69.1% 15th of 186
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	93 tied 21st of 155	51 tied 142nd of 155
Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country	99.0% tied 1st of 192	73.0% tied 159th of 192
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$197,400 27th of 158	$10,676 150th of 158
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	36.832 157th of 181	68.759 17th of 181
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	44.0% tied 158th of 198	86.0% tied 10th of 198
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$197,400 36th of 179	$11,103 170th of 179
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	10.4% tied 125th of 155	1.5% tied 11th of 155
Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.17% tied 168th of 192	0.02% tied 16th of 192
Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	19.6% 141st of 164	0.4% tied 21st of 164
Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	52.6% tied 150th of 186	73.6% 16th of 186
Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries	20.0% tied 133rd of 173	8% 15th of 173
Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	20.5% tied 140th of 166	0.7% tied 20th of 166
Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	38.1% 141st of 196	2.64% 1st of 196
Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	20.5% tied 135th of 166	1.1% tied 17th of 166
LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index	137th 137th of 167	19th 19th of 167
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	8.5% tied 138th of 184	1.5% tied 9th of 184
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.03% tied 116th of 124	0.53% 31st of 124
Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country	20.0% tied 107th of 146	8% tied 11th of 146
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.52% 136th of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	27.1 kg/m² tied 141st of 190	21.9 kg/m² tied 14th of 190
Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	30.5% 133rd of 199	2.49% 1st of 199

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Quick answers

Which is better, Turkey or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Turkey on 276 of 546 statistics where one end is better, to 260 with 10 ties. Turkey leads on Law, Education and Travel and 3 more categories. Vietnam leads on Crime & Safety, Economics and Population and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Turkey or Vietnam?: Turkey has a population of 87,926,082 (18th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Turkey and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Turkey 77.4 (81st of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
How do Turkey and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Turkey $45,288 (50th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Turkey ranks better.
Where does Turkey beat Vietnam most clearly?: Turkey ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 18.29 per 100k vs 201.92 per 100k; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 93 vs 51; Vacc. Rate POL3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 73.0%.
Where does Vietnam beat Turkey most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.72 per 100k vs 5.67 per 100k; Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 82.0% vs 34.5%; Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 10.7 vs 101.

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