Turkey Population Live (2026)
The live population of Turkey, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Turkey has an estimated population of about 85.3 million people in 2026 — 1.03% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 17th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Turkey's latest birth rate (14.8 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (5.8 per 1,000).
Is the population of Turkey growing?
Yes. Around 3,460 babies are born in Turkey every day — about 144 an hour — while around 1,356 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 2,104 people a day, or about 767,934 a year: a growth rate of 0.90% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Turkey is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 14.8 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 33rd of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Turkey's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Turkey
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Per hour | 144 | 56 | 88 |
| Per day | 3,460 | 1,356 | 2,104 |
| Per week | 24,219 | 9,491 | 14,728 |
| Per year | 1,262,825 | 494,891 | 767,934 |
How crowded is Turkey?
With about 85.3 million people living on 783,562 km², Turkey has roughly 108.9 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (31st of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Turkey
A baby born in Turkey today can expect to live about 77.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 33rd of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $10,674 per person (37th of 72), Turkey is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Turkey at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 85,326,000 | 17 |
| Births per day | 3,460 | 18 |
| Deaths per day | 1,356 | 24 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 14.8 | 33 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.8 | 55 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.90% / year | 31 |
| Life expectancy | 77.7 years | 33 |
| Population density | 108.9 / km² | 31 |
| GDP per person | $10,674 | 37 |
| Area | 783,562 km² | — |
| Capital | Ankara | — |
| Languages | Turkish | — |
| Currency | Turkish Lira (₺) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Turkey's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Turkey's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turkey in 2026?
The population of Turkey in 2026 is estimated at about 85.3 million people, which is around 1.03% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Turkey every day?
About 3,460 babies are born in Turkey every day — roughly 144 per hour, or 1.3 million per year — based on a birth rate of 14.8 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Turkey every day?
About 1,356 people die in Turkey every day — roughly 56 per hour, or 494,891 per year — based on a death rate of 5.8 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Turkey growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 2,104 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.90% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Turkey?
Life expectancy at birth in Turkey is about 77.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Turkey population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Turkey's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.