Turkiye
Country statistics · 1990–present
Turkiye at a Glance
Turkiye is home to 85.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $21,078, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 77.4 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 85.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.0 and a death rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 5.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 453,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Turkiye is a major economy by global standards, with a total GDP that is projected at $1.8 trillion (2029 IMF projection). At $21,078 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.0% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 9.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 77.4 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $548 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.3% (2021), reflecting high literacy rates. 89.8% of the population use the internet (2025), indicating strong digital connectivity.