Turkey vs Greece: Population Comparison 2025
Historic rivals with opposite trends. Turkey's youth vs Greece's rapid aging.
Turkey
Greece
Population Pyramids Comparison
Total Population
Turkey
87.7M
Greece
9.9M
Youth (0-14)
Turkey
21.0%
Greece
12.9%
Elderly (65+)
Turkey
10.6%
Greece
24.4%
Demographic Analysis: Turkey vs Greece
In 2025, Turkey has a population of 88M, while Greece has 10M. This represents a difference of 78M, with Turkey having 8.8 times the population of the other. Turkey ranks #18 globally by population size, while Greece ranks #94.
The median age reveals significant demographic differences: Turkey has a median age of 34.5 years, compared to 47.8 years in Greece. This 13.3-year difference indicates that Greece has a significantly older population, with important implications for workforce dynamics, healthcare needs, and economic development. The dependency ratio in Turkey is 46.2%, while in Greece it is 59.4%, showing the relative burden of non-working age populations on the workforce.
Gender balance differs between the two countries: Turkey has a sex ratio of 99.57 males per female, while Greece has 94.00. Turkey shows a higher proportion of males, which can affect marriage markets, labor force composition, and social dynamics. These ratios reflect various factors including sex-selective practices, differential mortality rates, and migration patterns.
Comprehensive Demographic Comparison 2025
| Indicator | Turkey | Greece | Difference / Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Metrics | |||
| Total Population (2025) | 88M | 10M | 8.8x larger |
| World Population Ranking | #18 | #94 | 76 places apart |
| Population Growth Rate (5-year) | +0.37% | -1.46% | 1.83pp difference |
| Projected Growth (2025-2050) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00pp difference |
| Age Structure | |||
| Median Age | 34.5 years | 47.8 years | 13.3 years younger |
| Youth (0-14) Population | 21.0% | 12.9% | 8.2pp difference |
| Working Age (15-64) Population | 68.4% | 62.7% | 5.7pp difference |
| Elderly (65+) Population | 10.6% | 24.4% | 13.8pp difference |
| Youth Bulge (15-29) | 22.3% | 15.5% | 6.7pp difference |
| Prime Workforce (25-54) | 43.7% | 37.7% | 6.0pp difference |
| Demographic Indicators | |||
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.2% | 59.4% | 13.2pp difference |
| Child Dependency Ratio | 30.7% | 20.5% | 10.3pp difference |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 15.5% | 38.9% | 23.4pp difference |
| Sex Ratio (males per 100 females) | 99.6 | 94.0 | 5.6 difference |
| Total Fertility Rate | 1.51 children/woman | 1.32 children/woman | 0.19 difference |
| Estimated Birth Rate | 12.2 per 1,000 | 7.3 per 1,000 | 4.9 difference |
| Aging Index (65+/0-14) | 50.3% | 189.9% | 139.6pp difference |
| Population Pyramid Type | stationary | constrictive | Different types |
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Turkey and Greece for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Turkey has more males
Green = Greece has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Turkey has more females
Orange = Greece has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Greece has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Population Difference
77.7M
Turkey larger
Growth Since 1950
Turkey
+317.1%
Greece
+29.9%
Population Ratio
1 : 0.11
Turkey : Greece
| Metric | Turkey | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.7M | 9.9M | +782.2% |
| Median Age | 34.5 years | 47.8 years | -13.3 |
| Youth Population (0-14) | 18.4M 21.0% | 1.3M 12.9% | +1343.2% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 60.0M 68.4% | 6.2M 62.7% | +861.8% |
| Elderly Population (65+) | 9.3M 10.6% | 2.4M 24.4% | +282.2% |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 46.2 per 100 | 59.4 per 100 | -13.2 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 30.7 per 100 | 20.5 per 100 | +10.3 |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | 15.5 per 100 | 38.9 per 100 | -23.4 |
| Sex Ratio | 99.6 M/100F | 94.0 M/100F | +5.6 |
| Population Structure Type | Stationary | Constrictive | Different |
Total Population
Turkey
87.7M
Greece
9.9M
Median Age
Turkey
34.5 years
Greece
47.8 years
Youth Population (0-14)
Turkey
18.4M
21.0%
Greece
1.3M
12.9%
Working Age (15-64)
Turkey
60.0M
68.4%
Greece
6.2M
62.7%
Elderly Population (65+)
Turkey
9.3M
10.6%
Greece
2.4M
24.4%
Total Dependency Ratio
Turkey
46.2 per 100
Greece
59.4 per 100
Youth Dependency Ratio
Turkey
30.7 per 100
Greece
20.5 per 100
Old-Age Dependency Ratio
Turkey
15.5 per 100
Greece
38.9 per 100
Sex Ratio
Turkey
99.6 M/100F
Greece
94.0 M/100F
Note: Dependency ratios represent the number of dependents (youth + elderly) per 100 working-age individuals. Higher ratios indicate greater economic burden on the working population.
Note: The replacement fertility rate of 2.1 is the level at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next.Both countries are experiencing demographic transitions as they develop economically. Countries below 2.1 face potential population decline without immigration, while those above 2.1 continue growing naturally.
Historic Milestone: 2023
Greece became the world's most populous country, ending Turkey's centuries-long reign