Rank #195 by World Population
🇹🇷Turkiye
Turkiye has a population of 85,325,965, ranking #195 in the world. The capital is Ankara. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
85,325,965
Population
#195
World Rank
77.2
Life Expectancy
$13,375
GDP Per Capita
Turkiye, #195 by world population
Turkiye Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Turkiye had a population of 28,329,898 in 1960 and 85,518,661 in 2024, a 3.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 85,518,661 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.74%.
85,518,661
Population (2024)
28,329,898
Population (1960)
85,518,661
Peak (2024)
1.74%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 |
| 1961 | 29,119,238 |
| 1962 | 29,916,147 |
| 1963 | 30,726,841 |
| 1964 | 31,543,072 |
| 1965 | 32,345,220 |
| 1966 | 33,177,672 |
| 1967 | 34,050,421 |
| 1968 | 34,921,684 |
| 1969 | 35,787,774 |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 |
| 1971 | 37,518,611 |
| 1972 | 38,430,221 |
| 1973 | 39,329,533 |
| 1974 | 40,210,234 |
| 1975 | 41,053,126 |
| 1976 | 41,899,984 |
| 1977 | 42,773,298 |
| 1978 | 43,645,306 |
| 1979 | 44,510,429 |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 |
| 1981 | 46,321,190 |
| 1982 | 47,322,096 |
| 1983 | 48,447,410 |
| 1984 | 49,574,069 |
| 1985 | 50,687,115 |
| 1986 | 51,777,772 |
| 1987 | 52,843,670 |
| 1988 | 53,909,626 |
| 1989 | 54,976,723 |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 |
| 1991 | 57,009,887 |
| 1992 | 57,990,118 |
| 1993 | 58,999,167 |
| 1994 | 60,033,836 |
| 1995 | 61,024,503 |
| 1996 | 61,951,134 |
| 1997 | 62,852,966 |
| 1998 | 63,734,383 |
| 1999 | 64,591,923 |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 |
| 2001 | 66,245,128 |
| 2002 | 67,048,795 |
| 2003 | 67,831,730 |
| 2004 | 68,592,617 |
| 2005 | 69,329,557 |
| 2006 | 70,045,349 |
| 2007 | 70,158,112 |
| 2008 | 71,051,678 |
| 2009 | 72,039,206 |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 |
| 2011 | 74,223,629 |
| 2012 | 75,175,827 |
| 2013 | 76,147,624 |
| 2014 | 77,181,884 |
| 2015 | 78,218,479 |
| 2016 | 79,277,962 |
| 2017 | 80,312,698 |
| 2018 | 81,407,204 |
| 2019 | 82,579,440 |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 |
| 2021 | 84,147,318 |
| 2022 | 84,979,913 |
| 2023 | 85,325,965 |
| 2024 | 85,518,661 |
Demographics
| Population | 85,325,965 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.41% |
| Urban Population | 89.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.51 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.2 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 9.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.3% |
Economy & Trade
$13,375
GDP Per Capita
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
43.7
Gini Index (inequality)
65.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
15,971,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.24
Physicians per 1,000
97.3%
Literacy Rate
9.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
83.4%
Internet Users
100
Mobile Subs per 100
110.9
People per km2
-318,070
Net Migration
Environment
29.5%
Forest Area
Turkiye Climate
Turkiye has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F) and receives about 379 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12°C
Avg Temp
379
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 33° | 44 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 36 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 37 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 40 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 47 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 32 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 14 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 9 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 15 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 28 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 31 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 46 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Turkiye
The most comfortable months to visit Turkiye are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Turkiye in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turkiye has a population of 85,325,965, ranking #195 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.41%.
Life expectancy in Turkiye is 77.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 9.8 per 1,000 live births.
Turkiye's GDP per capita is $13,375. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
89.0% of Turkiye's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 110.9 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Turkiye is 97.3%.
The most comfortable months to visit Turkiye are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Turkiye has an average annual temperature of 12°C and about 379 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 85,325,965 residents, Turkiye is a country in Europe & Central Asia. The population is growing slowly, about 0.4% annually.
GDP per capita is about $13,375 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 77.2 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 89.0% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.