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AzerbaijanvsTurkey

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Turkey is higher

Turkey records 85,518,661, about 8.38× the other value.

Surface area

Turkey is higher

Turkey records 785,350 km², about 9.07× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Turkey is higher

Turkey records $1.36 trillion, about 18.3× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan10,202,830
🇹🇷 Turkey85,518,661

Turkey’s population is 738% larger than that of Azerbaijan, a difference of 75,315,831.

Surface area

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan86,600 km²
🇹🇷 Turkey785,350 km²

Turkey’s surface area is 807% larger than that of Azerbaijan, a difference of 698,750 km².

Population density

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan118 /km²
🇹🇷 Turkey109 /km²

Azerbaijan’s population density is 8.2% higher than that of Turkey, a difference of 8.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan$74.32 billion · 2024
🇹🇷 Turkey$1.36 trillion · 2024

Turkey’s nominal GDP is about 18.3× that of Azerbaijan, a difference of $1.28 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan$7,284 · 2024
🇹🇷 Turkey$15,893 · 2024

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

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About 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.

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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.

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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.