Türkiye Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Türkiye's birth rate was 9.8 in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's birth rate stood at 9.8 in 2025, a decline of +1.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.8 by 2025. Türkiye ranked 149th globally.
Türkiye's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, plummeting from a peak of 45.20 in 1961 to 9.78 in 2025, the lowest point in the country's recorded history. This downward trend is consistent with many other countries in the region, including Mauritius, which also reported a birth rate of 9.78 in 2025. The stark contrast between the 1960s and 2025 highlights a substantial shift in Türkiye's demographic landscape. The country's birth rate in 1960 was a relatively high 45.02, which is comparable to that of the United Kingdom in the same year. The precipitous decline in birth rates over the years can be attributed to various factors, including improved access to education and family planning resources. As Türkiye continues to urbanize and modernize, its birth rate is likely to remain low, with potential implications for its aging population and labor force dynamics. A significant increase in government support for families or a shift in population attitudes could potentially alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.8 | −1.4 | #149 |
| 2023 | 11.2 | −1.0 | #85 |
| 2022 | 12.2 | −0.7 | #93 |
| 2021 | 12.9 | −0.5 | #99 |
| 2020 | 13.4 | −1.0 | #102 |
| 2019 | 14.4 | −1.0 | #103 |
| 2018 | 15.4 | −0.8 | #106 |
| 2017 | 16.2 | −0.4 | #106 |
| 2016 | 16.6 | −0.5 | #105 |
| 2015 | 17.1 | −0.4 | #105 |
| 2014 | 17.5 | +0.5 | #104 |
| 2013 | 17.0 | −0.2 | #101 |
| 2012 | 17.2 | +0.3 | #101 |
| 2011 | 16.9 | −0.3 | #96 |
| 2010 | 17.2 | −0.4 | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's birth rate was 9.8 in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous year.
Türkiye's birth rate peaked at 45.2 in 1961.
The lowest birth rate in Türkiye was 9.8 in 2025.
Türkiye ranks 149th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's birth rate is projected to reach 9.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Türkiye in 2025 was 9.8. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_birth-rate,
title = {Türkiye Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}