What is the Population of Turkey?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Turkey has a population of approximately 85,664,944 people, making it the 18th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 783,562 km², the population density is roughly 109 people per km².
| Population | 85,664,944 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 18th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.07% |
| Area | 783,562 km² |
| Population density | 109 / km² |
| Demonym | Turkish |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 18th |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 15th |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 16th |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 17th |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 19th |
| United Kingdom | 69,281,437 | 20th |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 21st |
Turkey compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 3,076,200 | 29,743 |
| Azerbaijan | 10,241,722 | 86,600 |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110,879 |
| Georgia | 4,000,921 | 69,700 |
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 131,990 |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 1,648,195 |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 438,317 |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 185,180 |
Turkey in context
- Turkey covers 783,562 km², making it the 36th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
- With 85,664,944 people, Turkey holds about 28.4% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Turkey is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Turkey — FAQ
What is the population of Turkey?
The population of Turkey is approximately 85,664,944 (85.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Turkey in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Turkey at approximately 85,664,944 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Turkey is the 18th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Turkey?
Approximately 85,664,944 people live in Turkey, making it the 18th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Turkey rank by population?
Turkey is the 18th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.07%.
What is the population density of Turkey?
Turkey has a population density of roughly 109 people per km², based on a land area of 783,562 km².
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