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In 2026, Türkiye's population is projected at 87,926,082. That is a 4-fold increase on the 21,021,140 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.30% a year, adding about 262K people a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 114 people/km². Half the population is younger than 33.9 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 44.3 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 65,338,459 (-26% from 2026).
Total population
87,926,082
Density
114 people/km²
Median age
33.9 years
Growth rate
+0.30%
Türkiye's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 34 in 2026 to 44 by 2050. UN projections show a decline to 65.3M by 2100.