Turkey Population
Europe & Central Asia · 18th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
86,216,971
The population of Turkey is about 86,216,971 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 86.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.04% of the world's people.
Turkey is the 18th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.29% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2046 at about 89.4 million, then declining. That is 3.0 times its 1960 population of 28.3 million. Population density is 112 people per square kilometre. 89% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
86.1 million
Yearly change
+0.29%
World rank
18th
Share of world
1.04%
Density
112/km²
Land area
769,630 km²
Life expectancy
77.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.48
GDP per capita
$18,599
GDP
$1.60T
Population of Turkey, 1960–2050
Turkey population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | — | 37 |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | +2.38% | 48 |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | +2.02% | 59 |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | +1.89% | 73 |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | +1.29% | 85 |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | +1.53% | 95 |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | +0.98% | 108 |
| 2024 | 85,518,661 | +0.23% | 111 |
| 2026proj. | 86,131,688 | +0.29% | 112 |
| 2030proj. | 87,211,752 | +0.31% | 113 |
| 2040proj. | 89,035,888 | +0.13% | 116 |
| 2050proj. | 89,125,936 | −0.11% | 116 |
Turkey vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2.1 times as many people as Turkey. Bangladesh is 12.2 times more densely populated.
Turkey population: questions and answers
What is the population of Turkey in 2026?
About 86,131,688 (86.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Turkey's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.29% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Turkey?
About 112 people per km², with a land area of 769,630 km².
What will the population of Turkey be in 2050?
About 89.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Turkey?
Ankara.
What is the life expectancy in Turkey?
77.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.