What is the population of Turkey?
Turkey has approximately 85.3 million inhabitants according to 2023 estimates, making it the 19th most populated country in the world.
Current Population of Turkey
With 85.3 million inhabitants (2023 estimate), Turkey ranks 19th in the world in terms of population. This estimate makes it the most populous country in Europe after Russia, and by far the most populous in the Middle East.
Geographic Distribution
The Turkish population is concentrated mainly in major metropolitan areas:
- Istanbul: approximately 15.8 million inhabitants (metropolitan area)
- Ankara: approximately 5.7 million inhabitants
- Izmir: approximately 4.4 million inhabitants
- Bursa: approximately 3.1 million inhabitants
The European part of the country (Thrace) represents only 3% of the territory but concentrates nearly 15% of the total population.
Demographic Evolution
Turkey is experiencing moderate demographic growth of approximately 1% per year. The median age of the population is 33 years, reflecting a relatively young society compared to European standards.