Turkey Population Pyramid (2026)
Turkey has a population of 87,926,082 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 18th-largest population in the world and 1.06% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 10.9%, with 99.5 males for every 100 females.
Turkey Demographics
Turkey has 87.9 million people in 2026, up 140.0% from 36.6 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 480,228 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 10.9% — the 75th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 33.9 — the 77th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 23.9% (20,989,075)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Turkey's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Turkey has 99.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 225,894 (0.3% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:43,850,094
- Percentage:49.9%
Female Statistics
- Population:44,075,988
- Percentage:50.1%
- Ratio Format:1:1.005
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Turkey indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 1,045,681 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,142,982 | 13.2 | 1.71 | estimate |
| 2022 | 1,079,023 | 12.4 | 1.63 | estimate |
| 2023 | 1,072,014 | 12.3 | 1.63 | estimate |
| 2024 | 1,060,605 | 12.1 | 1.62 | projection |
| 2025 | 1,053,303 | 12.0 | 1.62 | projection |
| 2026 | 1,045,681 | 11.9 | 1.62 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (1,045,681 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Turkey's median age is 33.9 years
Half the population is younger than 33.9 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5,228,859 | 5.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 6,137,539 | 7.0% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 6,724,545 | 7.6% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 6,379,728 | 7.3% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 6,060,947 | 6.9% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 6,867,692 | 7.8% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 6,642,559 | 7.6% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 6,484,520 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 6,508,620 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 6,584,048 | 7.5% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 5,540,714 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 4,691,773 | 5.3% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 4,487,412 | 5.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 3,330,675 | 3.8% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 2,795,525 | 3.2% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,767,908 | 2.0% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 992,579 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 479,890 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 177,312 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 38,954 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 4,284 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 4 (low birth and death rates): fertility is below the replacement level of 2.1 (1.62 children per woman), and births still exceed deaths (11.9 vs 6.4 per 1,000). Read more about Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Turkey Total Fertility Rate: 1.62 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.71 | 13.2 | |
| 2022 | 1.63 | 12.4 | ↓0.08 |
| 2023 | 1.63 | 12.3 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 1.62 | 12.1 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 1.62 | 12.0 | 0.00 |
| 2026 | 1.62 | 11.9 | 0.00 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.61
Turkey's total fertility rate is 1.62 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Turkey ranks 128 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −75.0% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Turkey's population has increased by 318.3%.
The median age has increased from 18.6 in 1950 to 33.9 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Turkey's Demographics
Turkey has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population and people aged 65 and over 10.9%.
The largest five-year age band is 25–29, at 7.8% of the population, compared with 5.9% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Turkey's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Turkey's working-age share peaked in 2017 at 68.7% and is 68.5% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Turkey is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Turkey's median age changed by +4.0 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 87,926,082 |
| Male Population | 43,850,094(49.9%) |
| Female Population | 44,075,988(50.1%) |
| Median Age | 33.9 years |
| Sex Ratio | 99.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 18,090,943(20.6%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 60,248,012(68.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 9,587,127(10.9%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 45.9 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 30.0 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 15.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Turkey
How long the average person in Turkey is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Turkey is projected to grow to 91.3 million people by 2050 (+3.8% from 2026).
The median age rises from 33.9 in 2026 to 44.3 by 2050.
Turkey's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 23.9%, growing from 36.6 million in 1970 to 45.4 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.3 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 2.9 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 36.6M to 45.4M
- • Growth rate of 23.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 17.5 to 18.8 years (+1.3y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.0 points; under-15 share by −2.9 points
How Does Turkey Compare to Its Neighbors?
Turkey has a younger population than Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia. Turkey has a larger population than Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkey
How does Turkey rank globally by population?
Turkey ranks 18th in the world by population with 87.9 million people as of 2026, representing 1.06% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Turkey's age structure reveal about its development?
Turkey's age structure — 20.6% under 15, 68.5% working-age (15–64) and 10.9% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 4 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 33.9 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Turkey?
Turkey has 45.9 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Turkey experiencing a demographic dividend?
Turkey has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Turkey's working-age share peaked in 2017 at 68.7% and is 68.5% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Turkey's population?
Turkey has more females than males, with 99.5 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Turkey Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/turkey
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