Turkey’s population reached 85,824,854 in the first half of 2025, increasing by 159,910 people, according to data released today by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK).
Annual demographic changes indicate a clear trend of population aging. Over the past year, the number of elderly citizens increased, while the younger population declined. Children aged 0–4 decreased by 5.31%, and those aged 5–9 fell by 3.14%. Conversely, people aged 75–79 grew by 11.3%, and those aged 85–89 increased by 8.41%.
Birth rates also showed a decline. The share of the 0–4 age group in the total population dropped from 6.11% on July 1, 2024, to 5.76% on July 1, 2025.
The most populous age group in Turkey remains 25–29 years, with 6,592,865 people. The overall population growth between 2024 and 2025 reached 306,619, equivalent to 0.36%.
Gender distribution is almost equal, with men accounting for 50.01% (42,923,584 individuals) and women 49.99% (42,901,270 individuals). The demographic trends highlight the dual challenge Turkey faces of managing an aging society while addressing declining birth rates.
