What is the Population of Turkey?

The flag of Turkey has a red field bearing a large fly-side facing white crescent and a smaller five-pointed white star placed just outside the crescent opening. The white crescent and star are offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
Population of Turkey 85,664,944

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.

Population85,664,944
Population rank18th of 196
Share of world population1.07%
Area783,562 km²
Population density109 / km²
DemonymTurkish

Population of Turkey — FAQ

What is the population of Turkey?

The population of Turkey is approximately 85,664,944 (85.7 million).

How does Turkey rank by population?

Turkey is the 18th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Turkey?

Turkey has a population density of roughly 109 people per km².

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