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

In this context, citizens of Turkey and Montenegro who are holders of diplomatic, special, service and ordinary passports can enter each other’s country without a visa within six months, for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of first entry, or for a period of time. transition purposes.

When entering Montenegro by land, it is possible to travel for touristic or transit purposes for up to 90 days within 180 days with an ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months.

There is no obligation to present a PCR test or vaccination certificate when entering Montenegro.

Although mutual visa exemption is provided, since Montenegro is in the EU candidacy process and has borders with EU countries (Croatia), border officials can sometimes act cautiously and rulefully towards our citizens regarding people coming to the country from outside the EU. In order to avoid problems entering the country, our citizens are required to carry a reasonable amount of foreign currency with them during their travels to Montenegro, in proportion to the length of time they intend to stay in the country, and to provide information regarding accommodation or hotel reservations. , present your return tickets and be careful to clearly explain your travel purposes to the officers. Highly recommended.

For additional questions, you can contact the Consular Branch of our Embassy in Podgorica at “+382 20 445 700” or the Consular Branch Emergency telephone number “+382 69 219 935” during working hours. If the phone numbers in question cannot be reached, you can also reach the Consulate Call Center at +90 312 292 29 29.