Turkey Population: 84,011,847
Turkey has a unique position in geography, as part of it lies in Asia, and the other part is in Europe. So, from history, it is inferred that it acted as a barrier as well as a bridge between these two continents. Mostly the part under Turkey is mountainous, and the low area is confined towards the coastal area.
Largest Cities in Turkey by Population
The capital of Turkey is Ankara, which was earlier known by the name of Angora city. The most populated place Istanbul, followed by Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Adana, and many more.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Istanbul | 14,804,116 | Erzurum | 420,691 | Antakya | 210,000 |
Ankara | 3,517,182 | Samsun | 394,050 | Osmaniye | 202,837 |
Izmir | 2,500,603 | Batman | 381,990 | Corlu | 202,578 |
Bursa | 1,412,701 | Kahramanmaras | 376,045 | Arnavutkoey | 198,165 |
Adana | 1,248,988 | Van | 371,713 | Izmit | 196,571 |
Gaziantep | 1,065,975 | Atasehir | 361,615 | Basaksehir | 193,750 |
Konya | 875,530 | Sisli | 314,684 | Kutahya | 185,008 |
Cankaya | 792,189 | Denizli | 313,238 | Corum | 183,418 |
Antalya | 758,188 | Batikent | 300,000 | Siverek | 175,341 |
Bagcilar | 724,270 | Elazig | 298,004 | Isparta | 172,334 |
Diyarbakir | 644,763 | Zeytinburnu | 288,743 | Bueyuekcekmece | 163,140 |
Kayseri | 592,840 | Adapazari | 286,787 | Aydin | 163,022 |
UEskuedar | 582,666 | Sultanbeyli | 286,622 | Iskenderun | 159,965 |
Bahcelievler | 576,799 | Gebze | 281,436 | Viransehir | 154,163 |
Umraniye | 573,265 | Merkezefendi | 280,341 | Usak | 152,862 |
Mersin | 537,842 | Sivas | 264,022 | Aksaray | 152,201 |
Esenler | 520,235 | Tarsus | 256,482 | Kiziltepe | 150,174 |
Eskisehir | 514,869 | Trabzon | 244,083 | Afyonkarahisar | 146,136 |
Karabaglar | 458,000 | Manisa | 243,971 | Inegol | 133,959 |
Muratpasa | 450,000 | Sancaktepe | 241,000 | Tokat | 129,702 |
Sanliurfa | 449,549 | Balikesir | 238,151 | Edirne | 126,470 |
Malatya | 441,805 | Adiyaman | 223,744 | Derince | 125,485 |
Sultangazi | 436,935 | Esenyurt | 211,330 | ||
Maltepe | 427,040 | Kirikkale | 211,138 |
Turkey Population History
Turkey’s present population is 83,984,733. The growth of a Population in Turkey is stable from the last few years. In the year 1960, the total population in Turkey is around 28.16 million, and now it’s in 2020, the population is around 83.9 million. An urban population in Turkey is 75.7 percent, which is 63,803,445 in the year 2020, while in the year 1955, it was just 6,929,929 that is only 28.6% of the total population.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 84,339,067 | 1.09% | 909,452 | 283,922 | 32 | 2.1 | 110 | 75.70% | 63,803,445 | 1.08% | 7,794,798,739 | 17 |
2019 | 83,429,615 | 1.32% | 1,089,527 | 283,922 | 30 | 2.1 | 108 | 75.20% | 62,743,912 | 1.08% | 7,713,468,100 | 18 |
2018 | 82,340,088 | 1.51% | 1,223,638 | 283,922 | 30 | 2.1 | 107 | 74.80% | 61,554,688 | 1.08% | 7,631,091,040 | 18 |
2017 | 81,116,450 | 1.61% | 1,288,579 | 283,922 | 30 | 2.1 | 105 | 74.30% | 60,271,457 | 1.07% | 7,547,858,925 | 18 |
2016 | 79,827,871 | 1.65% | 1,298,462 | 283,922 | 30 | 2.1 | 104 | 73.80% | 58,945,516 | 1.07% | 7,464,022,049 | 17 |
2015 | 78,529,409 | 1.66% | 1,240,484 | 352,616 | 30 | 2.1 | 102 | 73.40% | 57,616,730 | 1.06% | 7,379,797,139 | 17 |
2010 | 72,326,988 | 1.27% | 884,704 | -10,000 | 28 | 2.2 | 94 | 70.80% | 51,225,748 | 1.04% | 6,956,823,603 | 18 |
2005 | 67,903,469 | 1.43% | 932,655 | -8,000 | 27 | 2.4 | 88 | 67.80% | 46,065,593 | 1.04% | 6,541,907,027 | 18 |
2000 | 63,240,194 | 1.58% | 950,748 | -20,000 | 25 | 2.7 | 82 | 64.70% | 40,942,328 | 1.03% | 6,143,493,823 | 18 |
1995 | 58,486,456 | 1.64% | 912,939 | -24,000 | 24 | 2.9 | 76 | 62.10% | 36,333,494 | 1.02% | 5,744,212,979 | 18 |
1990 | 53,921,760 | 1.88% | 957,565 | -20,000 | 22 | 3.4 | 70 | 59.20% | 31,923,032 | 1.01% | 5,327,231,061 | 21 |
1985 | 49,133,937 | 2.24% | 1,031,593 | -14,000 | 21 | 4.1 | 64 | 52.40% | 25,769,960 | 1.01% | 4,870,921,740 | 21 |
1980 | 43,975,971 | 2.29% | 939,743 | -52,000 | 20 | 4.7 | 57 | 43.80% | 19,252,765 | 0.99% | 4,458,003,514 | 20 |
1975 | 39,277,258 | 2.41% | 880,191 | -48,000 | 20 | 5.4 | 51 | 41.60% | 16,333,819 | 0.96% | 4,079,480,606 | 20 |
1970 | 34,876,303 | 2.40% | 780,662 | -36,000 | 19 | 5.8 | 45 | 38.20% | 13,334,557 | 0.94% | 3,700,437,046 | 20 |
1965 | 30,972,994 | 2.43% | 700,130 | -30,000 | 19 | 6.2 | 40 | 34.20% | 10,601,023 | 0.93% | 3,339,583,597 | 20 |
1960 | 27,472,345 | 2.51% | 640,349 | -12,001 | 19 | 6.5 | 36 | 31.50% | 8,657,857 | 0.91% | 3,034,949,748 | 20 |
1955 | 24,270,600 | 2.54% | 572,440 | -3,800 | 20 | 6.7 | 32 | 28.60% | 6,929,929 | 0.88% | 2,773,019,936 | 20 |
Turkey Population Forecast
The estimated population of Turkey at the end of 2020 will be more than 84,339,067. Being on 17 ranks among different countries in terms of population. While the population projected for the year 2050 would be 97,139,570, which shows a steady increase in population.
The median age of Turkey in the year 2020 is 31.5 years. But there is a visible change by the year 2050 for a median age that is 41.7 years. Growth in urban population is also seen as in the year 2020, it is 63,803,445, and by the year 2050, it is estimated to be 82,192,061.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 84,339,067 | 1.44% | 1,161,932 | 283,922 | 31.5 | 2.08 | 110 | 75.70% | 63,803,445 | 1.08% | 7,794,798,739 | 17 |
2025 | 86,705,224 | 0.55% | 473,231 | -319,056 | 33.3 | 2.08 | 113 | 77.80% | 67,446,349 | 1.06% | 8,184,437,460 | 18 |
2030 | 89,157,785 | 0.56% | 490,512 | -209,059 | 35 | 2.08 | 116 | 79.60% | 70,951,437 | 1.04% | 8,548,487,400 | 18 |
2035 | 91,864,241 | 0.60% | 541,291 | -67,556 | 36.8 | 2.08 | 119 | 81.10% | 74,480,809 | 1.03% | 8,887,524,213 | 18 |
2040 | 94,131,585 | 0.49% | 453,469 | -60,000 | 38.5 | 2.08 | 122 | 82.30% | 77,516,798 | 1.02% | 9,198,847,240 | 19 |
2045 | 95,892,325 | 0.37% | 352,148 | -60,000 | 40.2 | 2.08 | 125 | 83.50% | 80,097,582 | 1.01% | 9,481,803,274 | 19 |
2050 | 97,139,570 | 0.26% | 249,449 | 41.7 | 2.08 | 126 | 84.60% | 82,192,061 | 1.00% | 9,735,033,990 | 19 |
Turkey Demographics
Estimation for the life expectancy in Turkey is 78.45 years. The number of males in Turkey is 41,636,125, which is 49.37 percent of the total population. The female number is 42,702,942 in Turkey that comes to 50.63 percent. So, the ratio of sex in which males to females is 0.98.
Turkey Religion and Politics
Turkey is the Islamic country, and, in this Islam, religion is being practiced by most. Around 80.5 percent believe in Sunni Islam, 11.6 % believe in Alevism, 3.9 % believe in Jafari Shia, rest from Alawites, Christians, and other minorities.
The system of politics in Turkey is made on the separation of powers. There are many political parties in Turkey. The most famous parties are the Justice and Development Party, Republican People’s Party, Peoples’ Democratic Party, Nationalist Movement Party, and many others.
Turkey Economics
Turkey is a market that is an emerging economy. There has been continuous growth in the GDP of Turkey, and it is between 6 to 8 percent. There could be considerable growth in the economy of Turkey in a few coming years.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |