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Turkey (Türkiye) population overview
Türkiye is the 10th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 87,795,729 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.3% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 721 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,044,769 births (11.9 per 1,000 people) and 561,893 deaths (6.4 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 219,489 people. The infant mortality rate is 8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 28,329,898 in 1960 to 85,878,556 in 2025 — a change of +203.1%, or +1.7% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 33.9 years; life expectancy at birth is 78.4 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 21% of residents are under 15 and 10.6% are 65 or older (2025); 89.5% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Ankara. Türkiye covers 785,350 km², giving a population density of about 112 people per km². GDP was $1.60T in 2025 — about $18,599 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Turkey (Türkiye) population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 88,005,773 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 87,795,729 |
| World rank | #18 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #10 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 1.1% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.3% |
| Births per year est. | 1,044,769 |
| Deaths per year est. | 561,893 |
| Net migration per year est. | -219,489 |
| Birth rate | 11.9 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.4 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 99.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 33.9 years |
| Life expectancy | 78.4 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 89.5% |
| Surface area 2023 | 785,350 km² |
| Population density | 112 per km² |
| Capital | Ankara |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $1.60T |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $18,599 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Turkey (Türkiye) population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 88,005,773 | – | – |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | +359,895 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 85,518,661 | +192,696 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 85,325,965 | +346,052 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 84,979,913 | +832,595 | +1% |
| 2021 | 84,147,318 | +762,638 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | +5,166,201 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 78,218,479 | +5,076,329 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | +3,812,593 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 69,329,557 | +3,903,596 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | +4,401,458 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 61,024,503 | +5,008,875 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | +5,328,513 | +2% |
| 1985 | 50,687,115 | +5,278,300 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | +4,355,689 | +2% |
| 1975 | 41,053,126 | +4,414,661 | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | +4,293,245 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 32,345,220 | +4,015,322 | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Türkiye
Population over time
- From 28,329,898 in 1960 to 88,005,773 today — up 210.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.9% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 77.4 years (2024), up 26.6 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11 births vs 5.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 5.3 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 21% of the population is under 15 and 10.6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 4.2% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 460 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 5.38 t in 2024, vs 1.24 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,924.9 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 109.6% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 12% of final energy in 2021 (-12.4 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 29.5% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 25.7% to 29.5% since 1990 — roughly 29,642 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 89.5% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 23.4% in 1960 (+66.1 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1989.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: medium–high — freshwater withdrawals are 28.4% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 2,671 m³ in 2022, down 65.7% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $1.60T in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 84.6% since 2015.
- That works out to $18,599 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 8.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 34.9% in 2025 — persistently high inflation erodes real incomes.
Internet & mobile
- 89.8% of people used the internet in 2025.
- Mobile subscriptions: 107.8 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Türkiye in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Türkiye in 2026?
As of October 2026, Türkiye has an estimated population of 88,005,773. The United Nations estimated 87,795,729 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.3% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Türkiye growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.3% per year — roughly 721 more people every day. Each year there are about 1,044,769 births and 561,893 deaths, with net migration of -219,489.
What is the population density of Türkiye?
About 112 people per square kilometre: 88,005,773 people living on 785,350 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Türkiye?
The median age is 33.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 78.4 years. 21% of the population is under 15 and 10.6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Türkiye rank by population?
Türkiye is the 18th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 10th in Asia, with 1.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Türkiye changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 28,329,898; by 2025 it had grown to 85,878,556 (+203.1%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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ThailandSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.3%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.