Argentina and Turkey (Turkiye) Economies: A Side-by-Side Table Comparison

Argentina and Turkey present a fascinating contrast across various indicators. Turkey’s population is nearly twice as large, while Argentina boasts a land area over three times greater. Economically, Turkey’s GDP surpasses Argentina’s, yet Argentinians enjoy a higher income per person. In military spending, Turkey’s commitment is significantly stronger, and when it comes to trade, Turkey’s imports and exports far exceed those of Argentina.

Basic Indicators

Indicator	Argentina	Turkey (Turkiye)	Comparison
Population source (2022 data), updated 2024	46.23 million (32nd)	84.98 million (17th)	Turkey’s population is approximately 1.84 times larger than Argentina’s.
Surface area (sq. km) source (2022 data), updated 2024	2.78 million sq. km (8th)	0.79 million sq. km (35th)	Argentina is 3.5 times larger than Turkey.
GDP source (2022 data), updated 2024	631.13B USD (22nd)	907.12B USD (19th)	Turkey’s total GDP is 1.44 times larger than Argentina’s.
GDP per capita source (2022 data), updated 2024	$13,651 (64th)	10,675 USD (74th)	Argentina’s GDP per capita is roughly 28% higher than Turkey’s, with Argentinians producing about $6,876 more per person annually.

Economic Indexes

Index	Argentina	Turkey (Turkiye)	Comparison
HDI (Human Development Index) source (2022 data), updated 2024	0.849 (48th)	0.855 (46th)	Argentina’s HDI is 0.849 (high), while Turkey’s is 0.855 (high). Turkey’s score is 0.006 higher, indicating slightly better human development overall.
Index of Economic Freedom source (2024 data)	49.9 (132nd)	56.2 (93rd)	Argentina’s Index of Economic Freedom is 11.3% lower than Turkey’s, 6.3 points less.
GINI source (2022 data), updated 2024	42 (2021 est.)	41.9 (2019 est.)	With a 10% higher Gini coefficient, Argentina has a higher degree of income inequality than Turkey.

International trade _{source(2023 data), updated 2024}

Indicator	Argentina	Turkey (Turkiye)
Total imports	92.57B USD	386.83B
Imports % of GDP	15.35%	42.59%
Main import partners	China 21%, Brazil 20%, US 14%, Germany 3%, Paraguay 2%	China 13%, Germany 9%, Russia 8%, US 5%, Italy 5%
Main import items	refined petroleum, vehicle parts/accessories, natural gas, fertilizers, cars	gold, refined petroleum, plastics, scrap iron, cars
Total exports	83.36B USD	352.51B
Exports % of GDP	16.30%	38.58%
Main export Partners	Brazil 15%, China 9%, US 8%, Chile 6%, India 5%	Germany 8%, US 7%, Iraq 5%, UK 5%, Italy 5%
Main export items	soybean meal, corn, soybean oil, wheat, trucks	garments, refined petroleum, cars, jewelry, plastic products

Turkey’s imports are over four times Argentina’s, and Argentina imports 27% less of its GDP compared to Turkey. Argentina’s exports are just 24% of Turkey’s, focusing on basic goods like soybeans, while Turkey’s are more diverse and advanced.

Military Power _{source (2023 data), updated 2024}

Indicator	Argentina	Turkey (Turkiye)
Military expenditure	3.1B USD	15.8B USD
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	0.41%	1.23%
Active military	72k	355k
Active military per 1,000 capita	2.3	10.7

Argentina’s military expenditure is significantly lower at $3.12 billion, constituting only 0.41% of its GDP, while Turkey’s military budget is $15.83 billion, representing a more substantial 1.23% of its GDP, highlighting Turkey’s greater commitment to defense.