The statistic shows the total population of Turkey from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the total population of Turkey amounted to about 86.03 million people. Population of Turkey Although total population increased on a yearly basis from 2004 to 2014, population growth has slowly decreased annually as of 2011, despite remaining positive. However, in 2012, population growth increased, compared to the previous year for the first time in over a decade. The country’s fertility rate, on the other hand, continued to drop annually since 2002. Life expectancy was also rather low, however this value appears to be irrelative to how developed a country actually is, especially when considering the life expectancy of many other advanced countries. From an economic standpoint, Turkey has been noticeably improving, especially in comparison to 2008. One improved aspect can be found in the country’s employment rate. In 2009, unemployment reached a decade high but dropped dramatically yearly until 2012. However since 2012, the unemployment rate has started to increase again, with this trend continuing into 2014. Turkey’s inflation rate, on the other hand, reached a decade low in 2014 compared to 2013, despite continuous fluctuations since 2008. The country’s GDP has also reached a decade high in 2014, more than doubling its value since 2004, despite a significant plunge in 2009. When analyzing year-over -year trends, GDP has continued to positively grow since 2009, however has slowed down since 2012.

Turkey TR: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.538 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.573 % for 2016. Turkey TR: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.817 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.446 % in 1960 and a record low of 1.204 % in 2008. Turkey TR: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

The population of Turkey from constantly increased 2010 to 2023 for both genders. The country's total population hit approximately 85.37 million in 2023. Additionally, each gender reached a population of over 42 million in the same year.

Key information about Turkey population

• The Turkey population reached 85.7 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 85.4 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 85.7 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 13.6 million people in Dec 1927

Total current population for Turkey in 2023 was 85,325,965, a 0.41% increase from 2022.

<ul style='margin-top:20px;'>

<li>Total population for Turkey in 2022 was <strong>84,979,913</strong>, a <strong>0.99% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Total population for Turkey in 2021 was <strong>84,147,318</strong>, a <strong>0.91% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Total population for Turkey in 2020 was <strong>83,384,680</strong>, a <strong>0.98% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Turkey population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Turkey. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Turkey by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Turkey.

Key observations

The largest age group in Turkey, NC was for the group of age Under 5 years years with a population of 122 (29.05%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Turkey, NC was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 0 (0%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Turkey is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Turkey total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Turkey population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Turkey across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Turkey was 214, a 0.47% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Turkey population was 213, a decline of 0% compared to a population of 213 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Turkey decreased by 89. In this period, the peak population was 315 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Turkey is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Turkey population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Population, female (% of total population) in Turkey was reported at 50.07 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Turkey TR: Population: Female: Ages 30-34: % of Female Population data was reported at 7.772 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.860 % for 2016. Turkey TR: Population: Female: Ages 30-34: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.226 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.090 % in 2010 and a record low of 5.688 % in 1972. Turkey TR: Population: Female: Ages 30-34: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 30 to 34 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Turkey was reported at 10 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

This statistic shows the age structure in Turkey from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, approximately 21.84 percent of the population in Turkey were aged between 0 and 14, 68.16 percent were between 15 and 64 years old and about 10 percent were aged 65 and older.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Turkey (POPTOTTRA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2023 about Turkey and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Turkey by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Turkey. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Turkey by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Turkey. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Turkey.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (75) | Female # 0-4 years (165). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Turkey population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Turkey is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Turkey is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Turkey for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Turkey was reported at 110 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Turkey population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Turkey. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 147 (63.64% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Turkey population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Turkey is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Turkey is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey Population by Age. You can refer the same here

The female population in Turkey in 2022 was roughly 42.64 million, while the men population was slightly higher, with about 42.73 million. The highest share of the women population against men was seen in the age group of 90+, having a 70.2 percent share. In contrast, in the age group of 0–14 years old, the percentage of men was the highest, at 51.3 percent.

Turkey population growth rate for 2023 was 0.41%, a 0.58% decline from 2022.

<ul style='margin-top:20px;'>

<li>Turkey population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.98%</strong>, a <strong>0.07% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Turkey population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>0.91%</strong>, a <strong>0.06% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Turkey population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>0.97%</strong>, a <strong>0.46% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Population ages 20-24, male (% of male population) in Turkey was reported at 7.9834 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population ages 20-24, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Turkey TR: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data was reported at 57,885.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59,558.000 Person for 2015. Turkey TR: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data is updated yearly, averaging 59,558.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 227,232.000 Person in 2006 and a record low of 5,508.000 Person in 1990. Turkey TR: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Refugees are people who are recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country of origin generally refers to the nationality or country of citizenship of a claimant.; ; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistics Database, Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online at: www.unhcr.org/en-us/figures-at-a-glance.html.; Sum;

Population, male (% of total population) in Turkey was reported at 49.93 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.