Turkey's Population Has IncreasedCompared to 2023, Turkey's population has seen an increase. While population density in metropolitan areas remains notable, significant changes have been observed in the distribution of the rural population. Population growth continues, especially in major cities such as Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.
Balanced Distribution of Male and Female Population
According to the announced data, the total male population in Turkey is recorded as 42,853,110, while the female population stands at 42,811,834. Based on these figures, males constitute 50.02% of the population, while females make up 49.98%.
Turkey’s Population Distribution by Province (2024-2025)
The table below provides a detailed breakdown of Turkey’s population data by province:
| Province | Total Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| TURKEY | 85,664,944 | 42,853,110 | 42,811,834 |
| ADANA | 2,280,484 | 1,140,836 | 1,139,648 |
| ADIYAMAN | 611,037 | 309,540 | 301,497 |
| AFYONKARAHİSAR | 750,193 | 375,263 | 374,930 |
| AĞRI | 499,801 | 258,828 | 240,973 |
| AMASYA | 342,378 | 171,766 | 170,612 |
| ANKARA | 5,864,049 | 2,888,062 | 2,975,987 |
| ANTALYA | 2,722,103 | 1,370,170 | 1,351,933 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
(The full table continues with all provinces.)
Turkey's Most Populated Cities
The provinces with the highest population in Turkey have been announced. The megacity Istanbul remains the most populous city by far, with 15,701,602 residents. It is followed by Ankara, with a population of 5,864,049. Other major cities on the list include:
- Istanbul – 15,701,602 people
- Ankara – 5,864,049 people
- Izmir – 4,493,242 people
- Bursa – 3,238,618 people
- Antalya – 2,722,103 people
- Adana – 2,280,484 people
- Konya – 2,330,024 people
- Gaziantep – 2,193,363 people
- Şanlıurfa – 2,237,745 people
- Kocaeli – 2,130,006 people
Turkey's population continues to grow, with increasing urban density in major cities while shifts in rural demographics remain noteworthy.
