What is the population of Türkiye? Latest data and hot spot analysis in 2023
As an important country across the Eurasian continent, Turkey's demographic changes have always been the focus of international attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to present you the latest population data and structured analysis of Türkiye.
1. Latest population statistics of Turkey
| indicator | data | Statistics time |
|---|---|---|
| total population | 85,372,377 people | December 2023 |
| world ranking | No. 17 | 2023 |
| population density | 111 people/square kilometer | 2023 |
| annual growth rate | 1.09% | 2022-2023 |
| urban population share | 76.1% | 2023 |
2. Population structure characteristics
| age group | Proportion | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 22.7% | ↓ (down 0.3% from 2022) |
| 15-64 years old | 68.1% | →(Basically the same) |
| Over 65 years old | 9.2% | ↑ (up 0.4% from 2022) |
| Median age | 32.1 years old | ↑ (31.8 years in 2022) |
3. Recent hot topics
1.Impact of earthquake disaster: In February 2023, a strong earthquake in southern Türkiye killed about 57,000 people, and population migration data attracted attention
2.Syrian refugee issue: Türkiye hosts approximately 3.7 million Syrian refugees (United Nations data in November 2023), accounting for the largest number in the world
3.Inflationary pressure on the economy: The inflation rate in October reached 61.36% (Turkish Statistics Bureau data), affecting residents’ desire to have children
4.urbanization process: Istanbul’s population exceeds 16 million, continuing to rank as the largest city in Europe
4. Forecast of population development trends
| Year | Projected population | growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87,100,000 | 1.05% |
| 2030 | 90,450,000 | 0.92% |
| 2040 | 96,800,000 | 0.75% |
| 2050 | 101,200,000 | 0.45% |
5. International comparative data
| country | Population (100 million) | Türkiye's share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 14.12 | 6.05% |
| India | 14.29 | 5.97% |
| USA | 3.34 | 25.56% |
| Russia | 1.43 | 59.70% |
Summary:Türkiye currently ranks 17th in the world with a population of 85.37 million, and is expected to exceed the 90 million mark by 2035. Affected by multiple factors such as the economy, refugees and natural disasters, its population structure is undergoing significant changes, and the accelerated aging process deserves attention. The latest data shows that Türkiye remains one of the most demographically dynamic countries in the Middle East.
Note: The data in this article is based on the latest reports from the Turkish Statistics Bureau, the United Nations Population Division and the World Bank in December 2023. Hot events are selected from Google Trends and Twitter hot topics in the past 10 days.
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