The statistic shows the total population of Turkey from 2019 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, the total population of Turkey amounted to about 86.27 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.

Population ages 0-14, male (% of male population) in Turkey was reported at 22.28 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population ages 0-14, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Turkey was reported at 23.98 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

In 1800, the region of present-day Turkey had a population of approximately 9.8 million. Turkey’s population would grow steadily throughout the 1800s, growing to 14 million by the turn of the century. During this time, Turkey was the center of the Ottoman Empire, which also covered much of the Balkans, Arabia, and the African coast from Libya to Somalia. In the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire's dissolution period began, characterized by political instability and a series of military defeats and coups. The empire was one of the defeated Central Powers of the First World War, in which it suffered approximately three million total fatalities. It is estimated that the majority of these deaths did not come directly from the war, but as a result of the government-orchestrated mass expulsion and genocide of non-Turks from within the Turkish borders, specifically Armenians, Assyrians, Greeks and Kurds; many ethnic Turks were simultaneously expelled from neighboring countries, namely Greece, which makes these events less-visible when examining annual data, although Turkey's total population did drop by one million between 1914 and 1924.

The Republic of Turkey Following the end of the Turkish War of Independence in 1923, and the establishment of the republic of Turkey, the population would begin to recover, tripling from just around 21 million in 1950 to over 63 million by the turn of the century. The new republic, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, introduced sweeping, progressive reforms that modernized the country, particularly its healthcare and education systems. Turkey remained neutral throughout the Second World War, and became a member of NATO during the Cold War. The second half of the 1900s was marked with intermittent periods of political instability, and a number of military conflicts (namely, in Cyprus and Kurdistan). In spite of this, Turkey has generally been considered a developed country for most of this time, although its life expectancy and infant mortality rates have often been more in line with developing nations.

Modern Turkey In the past decade, Turkey's population growth has continued its rapid growth; while birth rates have declined, the mass migration of refugees to the country fleeing the Syrian Civil War has seen the population growth ramain high. This influx of refugees was seen as a stepping stone in Turkey's accession to the European Union, with whom it has been negotiating a potential membership since 2005. Accession to the EU would provide huge economic benefits to Turkey, however, political developments in recent years (particularly the 2016 coup) have seen these negotiations stall, as the EU has accused the Turkish government of committing widespread human rights violations, such as torture, political imprisonment and censorship of free speech. In 2020, Turkey's population is estimated to be over 84 million people, and is expected to exceed 100 million in the next two decades.

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 325, a 0.31% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Turkey population was 324, a decline of 0.61% compared to a population of 326 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Turkey decreased by 172. In this period, the peak population was 500 in the year 2001. 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.

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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/.

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The total number of Syrians registered under temporary protection status in Turkey totaled roughly 3.1 million on August 29, 2024. Syrian refugees aged between five and nine years old made up the largest age group, amounting to nearly 529,000 individuals.

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Population, female in Turkey was reported at 42719404 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 00-04, female (% of female population) in Turkey was reported at 6.439 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population ages 0-4, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Turkey by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Turkey across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of female population, with 61.9% of total population being female. 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.

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. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Turkey is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender 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/.

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Turkey Population: ABRS data was reported at 85,664,944.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 85,372,377.000 Person for 2023. Turkey Population: ABRS data is updated yearly, averaging 79,277,962.000 Person from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2024, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85,664,944.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 70,586,256.000 Person in 2007. Turkey Population: ABRS data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.G002: Population: by Settlement Type.

Population ages 50-54, female (% of female population) in Turkey was reported at 5.656 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Population ages 50-54, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

There were 19 100 000 Linkedin users in Turkey in December 2024, which accounted for 22.2% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (9 400 000).

Population ages 05-09, male in Turkey was reported at 3309758 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Male population 05-09 - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

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 (80) | Female # 0-4 years (122). 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

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/.

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