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BahrainvsTurkey

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

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 53.8× the other value.

Surface area

Turkey is higher

Turkey records 785,350 km², about 981.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Turkey is higher

Turkey records $1.36 trillion, about 28.9× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇹🇷 Turkey85,518,661

Turkey’s population is about 53.8× that of Bahrain, a difference of 83,929,991.

Surface area

🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇹🇷 Turkey785,350 km²

Turkey’s surface area is about 982× that of Bahrain, a difference of 784,550 km².

Population density

🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇹🇷 Turkey109 /km²

Bahrain’s population density is about 18.2× that of Turkey, a difference of 1,877 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇹🇷 Turkey$1.36 trillion · 2024

Turkey’s nominal GDP is about 28.9× that of Bahrain, a difference of $1.31 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇹🇷 Turkey$15,893 · 2024

Bahrain’s GDP per capita is 87% higher than that of Turkey, a difference of $13,761.

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

Manama

Ankara

Population

1,588,670

85,518,661

Surface area

800 km²

785,350 km²

Population density

1,986 /km²

109 /km²

Nominal GDP

$47.11 billion · 2024

$1.36 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$29,654 · 2024

$15,893 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب

Turkish lira · TRY · ₺

Nationality

Bahraini

Turkish

Phone code

+973

+90

Internet domain

.bh

.tr

ISO codes

BH / BHR

TR / TUR

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Europe/Istanbul

Native name

‏البحرين

Türkiye

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About Bahrain

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

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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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Bahrain & Turkey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bahrain?

The capital of Bahrain is Manama.

What is the population of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.

How big is Bahrain?

Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².

What is the population density of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?

Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.

What currency is used in Bahrain?

Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.

Where is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Bahrain?

The native name of Bahrain is ‏البحرين.

What are people from Bahrain called?

People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.

What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?

The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.

What is the internet domain for Bahrain?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.

What time zone is Bahrain in?

Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.

What is Bahrain known for?

Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.

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.