Sanliurfa's 2020 population is now estimated at 590,522. In 1950, the population of Sanliurfa was 58,030. Sanliurfa has grown by 26,554 since 2015, which represents a 0.92% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Sanliurfa, which typically includes Sanliurfa's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 687,383 | 0.99% | 32,882 |
| 2030 | 654,501 | 1.02% | 32,364 |
| 2025 | 622,137 | 1.05% | 31,615 |
| 2020 | 590,522 | 0.92% | 26,554 |
| 2015 | 563,968 | 2.62% | 68,414 |
| 2010 | 495,554 | 2.62% | 60,179 |
| 2005 | 435,375 | 2.67% | 53,723 |
| 2000 | 381,652 | 3.38% | 58,447 |
| 1995 | 323,205 | 3.61% | 52,541 |
| 1990 | 270,664 | 7.13% | 78,834 |
| 1985 | 191,830 | 5.30% | 43,668 |
| 1980 | 148,162 | 2.56% | 17,612 |
| 1975 | 130,550 | 5.49% | 30,624 |
| 1970 | 99,926 | 0.96% | 4,683 |
| 1965 | 95,243 | 1.17% | 5,401 |
| 1960 | 89,842 | 4.40% | 17,395 |
| 1955 | 72,447 | 4.54% | 14,417 |
| 1950 | 58,030 | 0.00% |