Population of Turkey

As of August 2026, the population of Turkey is 87.9 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 262 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.27%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 29.9 years in 2016 to 33.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.4 years and population density is 114.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Turkey peaked in 1956, reaching around 3.28% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.3% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2 million in 2015 to nearly 262.33 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Turkey, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.8 years in 2006 to 78.4 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Turkey

Turkey has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Istanbul, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 15.7 million inhabitants. It is followed by Ankara with 3.5 million and Bursa, Bursa Province with 3.1 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Turkey: