Egypt vs Turkiye: economic convergence
If Egypt grew 2.5% a year and Turkiye 3.7% a year, Egypt would never catch up with Turkiye on GDP per capita (PPP).
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Egypt | $17,265 |
| Turkiye | $37,301 |
Egypt is at 46% of Turkiye's level.
Scenario
Egypt grows 2.5% a year (trailing 10-year average) and Turkiye grows 3.7% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.
| Year | Egypt | Turkiye |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,697 | $38,681 |
| 2031 | $20,022 | $46,386 |
| 2036 | $22,653 | $55,627 |
| 2041 | $25,630 | $66,708 |
| 2046 | $28,998 | $79,997 |
| 2051 | $32,809 | $95,932 |
| 2056 | $37,120 | $115,043 |
| 2061 | $41,998 | $137,960 |
| 2066 | $47,517 | $165,442 |
| 2071 | $53,761 | $198,399 |
| 2076 | $60,826 | $237,922 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Egypt 2.5%, Turkiye 3.7%