Turkey
- Capital:
- Ankara
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- TUR
87,926,082
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
87,926,082
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Turkey's population is projected to be 67,321,295 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87,926,082 | 0.28% | 18 |
| 2025 | 87,685,426 | 0.37% | 18 |
| 2020 | 86,091,692 | 0.86% | 18 |
| 2019 | 85,357,672 | 1.12% | 18 |
| 2018 | 84,415,969 | 1.6% | 18 |
| 2017 | 83,083,662 | 1.75% | 19 |
| 2015 | 80,014,226 | 1.75% | 19 |
| 2010 | 73,346,769 | 1.13% | 18 |
| 2005 | 69,329,557 | 1.17% | 18 |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 1.4% | 18 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87,926,082 | 0.28% | 18 |
| 2032 | 89,538,361 | 0.3% | 18 |
| 2037 | 90,570,005 | 0.23% | 19 |
| 2042 | 91,216,558 | 0.14% | 19 |
| 2047 | 91,427,267 | 0.05% | 19 |
| 2052 | 90,994,874 | -0.1% | 19 |
| 2057 | 89,860,966 | -0.25% | 21 |
| 2062 | 88,094,493 | -0.4% | 24 |
| 2067 | 85,859,809 | -0.51% | 27 |
| 2072 | 83,281,300 | -0.61% | 28 |
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Istanbul has a metropolitan area population of 15,791,519, comprising 17.96%% of Turkey's total population.
As of 2026, Turkey has a total population of 87,926,082, ranking as the 18th most populous nation in the world.
Turkey has a net population change of approximately 718 people per day, driven by 2,863 births, 1,548 deaths, and net emigration of 597 people.
Turkey represents 1.1% of the total global population and 1.76% of Asia's population.
Turkey has a population density of 114.2 people per km² (approximately 295.9 per mi²), making it the 101st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 96.06% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Turkey is Turkish (70%) Note: 70-75%. , followed by Kurdish (19%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Turkey, comprising 99.8% of the population.