Turkey Population

Turkey's Population: Past, Present, and Future

Current Population and Trends

As of June 22, 2024, Turkey's population stands at 86,249,563, according to Worldometer's analysis of United Nations data. This represents a substantial increase from the previous year. The current population growth rate in Turkey is estimated at 0.88%. However, Turkey's population is projected to reach its peak in 2059 at 97.96 million, after which it is expected to decline.

Demographic Characteristics

Turkey's population exhibits diverse demographic characteristics. Population density varies across the country, with the highest concentrations in urban areas. In 2023, approximately 77.1% of the population resided in urban areas, totaling 66,156,581 people. The population density in 2023 was estimated at 112.1 persons per square kilometer.

Other demographic features of Turkey's population include its ethnicity, education level, health status, economic status, and religious affiliation.