The total population of Türkiye reached 86,092,168 people, with an increase of 427,224 compared to the previous year. The annual population growth rate was recorded at 5 per thousand.

Gender Distribution and Ratios

The balance between the female and male population in Türkiye is nearly equal; however, the male population is slightly higher.

Foreign Residents and Population Distribution

The foreign population residing in our country increased by 38,968 people compared to the previous year, reaching 1,519,515 in 2025.

Important Note: These figures do not include individuals with short-term visas/residence permits (less than 90 days) for purposes such as courses, tourism, or scientific research, nor do they include Syrians under temporary protection status.

Gender Distribution of Foreign Population:

• Females: 50.7%
• Males: 49.3%

Top 5 Most Populated Cities

A large portion of Türkiye’s population is concentrated in specific metropolitan areas. Istanbul alone hosts approximately 18.3% of the country’s population.

1. Istanbul: 15,754,053 people 🏢
2. Ankara: 5,910,320 people 🏛️
3. Izmir: 4,504,185 people 🌊
4. Bursa: 3,263,011 people 🚠
5. Antalya: 2,777,677 people ☀️

Remarkable Details

• Aging Population: The median age in Türkiye rose to 34.4. This indicates a decline in the fertility rate and a trend toward an aging population.
• Urbanization: The proportion of people living in provincial and district centers reached 93.6%, while the proportion of those living in towns and villages fell to 6.4%.
• Record-Breaking District: The Esenyurt district of Istanbul became the first district in Türkiye to exceed a population of 1 million, with 1,003,905 residents