Türkiye ranked as the world's 18th most populous country in 2025 with a population of 86.1 million, while its fertility rate remained below the global average and its populati...
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), which bases its statement on United Nations data, while Türkiye maintains its high population ranking globally, it lags behind the world average in terms of child and youth population ratios.
According to the report published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Turkey, with a population of 86.1 million, has become the 18th most populous country in the world. However, while the child and youth population ratios and fertility rate remain below the world average, the proportion of the elderly population has increased.