This statistic shows the median age of the population in Turkey from 1950 to 2100*. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. In 2020, the median age of the population in Turkey was at 31.2 years.

This statistic shows the age structure in Turkey from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, approximately 21.45 percent of the population in Turkey were aged between 0 and 14, 68.27 percent were between 15 and 64 years old and about 10.28 percent were aged 65 and older.

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 165 (37%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 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) 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

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

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

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

Actual value and historical data chart for Turkey Age Dependency Ratio Percent Of Working Age Population

Turkey TR: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.984 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.905 % for 2016. Turkey TR: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.244 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.984 % in 2017 and a record low of 3.494 % in 1961. Turkey TR: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 40 to 44 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Turkey (SPPOPDPNDOLTUR) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, Turkey, ratio, and population.

Retirement Age Men in Turkey remained unchanged at 60 Years in 2025 from 60 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Turkey Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Actual value and historical data chart for Turkey Population Ages 15 64 Percent Of Total

Turkey TR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 37.311 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.915 % for 2016. Turkey TR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 62.084 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.198 % in 1964 and a record low of 37.311 % in 2017. Turkey TR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young 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. Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Turkey was reported at 15.06 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Turkey Population Ages 65 And Above Percent Of Total

Retirement Age Women in Turkey remained unchanged at 58 Years in 2025 from 58 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Turkey Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Turkey: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 10.28 percent, an increase from 10 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 1960 to 2024 is 5.83 percent. The minimum value, 4.16 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 10.28 percent was recorded in 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Turkiye (LFWA64TTTRA647S) from 2006 to 2024 about working-age, Turkey, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Time series data for the statistic Population, age 7, female and country Turkey. Indicator Definition:Age population, female refers to female population at the specified age level, as estimated by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.The indicator "Population, age 7, female" stands at 659.67 Thousand as of 12/31/2015, the highest value since 12/31/2009. Regarding the Three-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.70 percent compared to the value three years prior.The 3 year change in percent is 1.70.The 5 year change in percent is 1.82.The 10 year change in percent is -4.41.The Serie's long term average value is 672.57 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2015, is 1.92 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2011, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2015, is +2.04%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2003, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2015, is -5.06%.

Turkey TR: Population: Male: Ages 25-29: % of Male Population data was reported at 8.027 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.129 % for 2016. Turkey TR: Population: Male: Ages 25-29: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.118 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.923 % in 2007 and a record low of 6.820 % in 1973. Turkey TR: Population: Male: Ages 25-29: % of Male 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 25 to 29 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Turkiye (LFWA64TTTRQ647S) from Q1 2006 to Q2 2025 about working-age, Turkey, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Actual value and historical data chart for Turkey Population Of The Official Age For Secondary Education Male Number

Turkey Vital Statistics: Marriage Age: Avg: Male data was reported at 29.939 Year in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.848 Year for 2016. Turkey Vital Statistics: Marriage Age: Avg: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 27.200 Year from Dec 1940 (Median) to 2017, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.500 Year in 1942 and a record low of 25.200 Year in 1983. Turkey Vital Statistics: Marriage Age: Avg: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.G003: Vital Statistics.

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