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AzerbaijanvsTurkey
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Turkey is higher
Nominal GDP
Turkey is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Turkey’s population is 738% larger than that of Azerbaijan, a difference of 75,315,831.
Surface area
Turkey’s surface area is 807% larger than that of Azerbaijan, a difference of 698,750 km².
Population density
Azerbaijan’s population density is 8.2% higher than that of Turkey, a difference of 8.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
Turkey’s nominal GDP is about 18.3× that of Azerbaijan, a difference of $1.28 trillion.
GDP per capita
Turkey’s GDP per capita is 118% higher than that of Azerbaijan, a difference of $8,609.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Baku
Ankara
Population
10,202,830
85,518,661
Surface area
86,600 km²
785,350 km²
Population density
118 /km²
109 /km²
Nominal GDP
$74.32 billion · 2024
$1.36 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$7,284 · 2024
$15,893 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Azerbaijani manat · AZN · m
Turkish lira · TRY · ₺
Nationality
Azerbaijani, Azeri
Turkish
Phone code
+994
+90
Internet domain
.az
.tr
ISO codes
AZ / AZE
TR / TUR
Time zone
Asia/Baku
Europe/Istanbul
Native name
Azərbaycan
Türkiye
| Measure | Azerbaijan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baku | Ankara |
| Population | 10,202,830 | 85,518,661 |
| Surface area | 86,600 km² | 785,350 km² |
| Population density | 118 /km² | 109 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $74.32 billion · 2024 | $1.36 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,284 · 2024 | $15,893 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat · AZN · m | Turkish lira · TRY · ₺ |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani, Azeri | Turkish |
| Phone code | +994 | +90 |
| Internet domain | .az | .tr |
| ISO codes | AZ / AZE | TR / TUR |
| Time zone | Asia/Baku | Europe/Istanbul |
| Native name | Azərbaycan | Türkiye |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, perched at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, dazzles with its blend of ancient traditions and modern dynamism, offering travelers a tapestry of soaring mountains, shimmering Caspian shores, and a capital city that pulses with futuristic architecture and historic mahallas.
Full Azerbaijan profile →About Turkey
Turkey, officially Türkiye, is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia across the straits of Istanbul. Heir to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it fuses East and West in its cuisine, architecture and identity. From the bazaars of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, it is one of the world's most visited countries.
Full Turkey profile →Azerbaijan & Turkey: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
What is the population of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a recorded population of approximately 10,202,830 people.
How big is Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan covers an area of about 86,600 km².
What is the population density of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a population density of roughly 118 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $74.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,284.
What currency is used in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani manat (AZN), with the symbol m.
Where is Azerbaijan located?
Azerbaijan is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Azerbaijan?
The native name of Azerbaijan is Azərbaycan.
What are people from Azerbaijan called?
People from Azerbaijan are referred to as Azerbaijani, Azeri.
What is the phone calling code for Azerbaijan?
The international dialing code for Azerbaijan is +994.
What is the internet domain for Azerbaijan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Azerbaijan is .az.
What time zone is Azerbaijan in?
Azerbaijan uses the Asia/Baku time zone.
What is Azerbaijan known for?
Azerbaijan, perched at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, dazzles with its blend of ancient traditions and modern dynamism, offering travelers a tapestry of soaring mountains, shimmering Caspian shores, and a capital city that pulses with futuristic architecture and historic mahallas.
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What is the population of Turkey?
Turkey has a recorded population of approximately 85,518,661 people.
How big is Turkey?
Turkey covers an area of about 785,350 km².
What is the population density of Turkey?
Turkey has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Turkey?
Turkey has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.36 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Turkey?
Turkey has a GDP per capita of approximately $15,893.
What currency is used in Turkey?
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), with the symbol ₺.
Where is Turkey located?
Turkey is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Turkey?
The native name of Turkey is Türkiye.
What are people from Turkey called?
People from Turkey are referred to as Turkish.
What is the phone calling code for Turkey?
The international dialing code for Turkey is +90.
What is the internet domain for Turkey?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turkey is .tr.
What time zone is Turkey in?
Turkey uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
What is Turkey known for?
Turkey, officially Türkiye, is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia across the straits of Istanbul. Heir to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it fuses East and West in its cuisine, architecture and identity. From the bazaars of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, it is one of the world's most visited countries.