Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Turkey Population Pyramid 1959

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1959
Population: 27,526,341

Year

-5 -1   1959  +1 +5

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Summary

Turkey in 1959

In 1959, Turkey had a total population of 27,526,342 people. Half of the population was younger than 19.4 years; 41.9% were children under 15 and 4.1% were 65 or older.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #20 of 201 by population Ranks #107 of 201 by median age

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Turkey
Population
27,526,342
Median age
19.4
0-14 %
41.9%
65+ %
4.1%
Child dependency
77.5
Old-age dependency
7.6
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
91,258,061
Population 2100
65,338,459
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.51

The fertility rate of Turkey was 1.51 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
405060708090
19602023 · 77.2

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 77.2 years on average (79.9 years for girls, 74.5 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Turkey
Where immigrants come from (2024)

6,826,135 immigrants live in Turkey, 7.8% of the population.

Syrian Arab Republic3,563,983
Iraq403,670
Germany363,563
Bulgaria348,052
Afghanistan332,053
Where emigrants live (2024)

3,129,710 people born in Turkey live in other countries.

Germany1,504,743
France260,167
Netherlands217,388
United States of America176,490
Austria161,487
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Turkey compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Turkey 27,526,342 19.4
Iraq 6,870,380 20.5
Yemen 5,415,920 19.7
Syrian Arab Republic 4,533,770 17.9
Georgia 3,981,694 27.5
Frequently asked questions about Turkey's population
What was the population of Turkey in 1959?
Turkey had a population of 27,526,342 in 1959.
What is the median age in Turkey?
The median age in Turkey is 19.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Turkey's population is over 65 or under 15?
4.1% of Turkey's population is 65 or older, and 41.9% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Turkey have?
Turkey has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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