Türkiye Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Türkiye's population density was 112.9 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's population density stood at 112.9 in 2025, a rise of +2.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 112.9 by 2025. Türkiye ranked 93rd globally.
Türkiye's population density has been steadily increasing over the 64-year coverage period, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 112.94, ranking 93rd globally. This is also the all-time peak, significantly higher than the trough of 37.84 recorded in 1961. In comparison, peer countries such as Austria have a similar population density of 111.93, while Portugal and Poland have slightly higher densities of 116.59 and 117.20, respectively. The Slovak Republic's population density of 112.54 is also comparable to Türkiye's. The consistent growth in population density may be influenced by various factors, including urbanization and migration patterns. As the population continues to grow, the trend is likely to persist, unless significant changes in urban planning or migration policies alter the trajectory of Türkiye's population density in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 113.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 112.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 112.9 | +2.1 | #93 |
| 2023 | 110.9 | +0.4 | #120 |
| 2022 | 110.4 | +1.1 | #120 |
| 2021 | 109.3 | +1.0 | #120 |
| 2020 | 108.3 | +1.0 | #120 |
| 2019 | 107.3 | +1.5 | #119 |
| 2018 | 105.8 | +1.4 | #117 |
| 2017 | 104.4 | +1.3 | #117 |
| 2016 | 103.0 | +1.4 | #117 |
| 2015 | 101.6 | +1.3 | #117 |
| 2014 | 100.3 | +1.3 | #117 |
| 2013 | 98.9 | +1.3 | #116 |
| 2012 | 97.7 | +1.2 | #116 |
| 2011 | 96.4 | +1.4 | #114 |
| 2010 | 95.0 | +1.4 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's population density was 112.9 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Türkiye's population density peaked at 112.9 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Türkiye was 37.8 in 1961.
Türkiye ranks 93rd globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's population density is projected to reach 112.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Türkiye in 2025 was 112.9. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_population-density,
title = {Türkiye Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}