Turkey

Republic of Turkey

"A transcontinental country bridging Europe and Asia, known for its rich history and cultural synthesis."

Western Asia
UN Member
G20
NATO
OECD

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Ankara

39.93°, 32.87°

Official Languages

Turkish

Population

85.33M

Total Area

783.56K km²

Population Density

108.89 people per km²

Currency

Turkish lira

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#18
85,325,965

Total Population+0.4%

2023
#64
77.2 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#13
77.5%

Urban Population

2023
#139
1.51

Fertility Rate

2023
#58
87.3%

Internet Users

2024

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#18
$1.1T

GDP+5.1%

2023
#67
$13.1K

GDP per Capita

2023
#178
58.5%

Inflation

2024
#132
8.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#146
44.5

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Turkey

What is the capital of Turkey?

Turkey's capital city is Ankara.

What is the population of Turkey?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Turkey is approximately 85.33M people. This makes it the 18th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Turkey?

Turkey spans a total area of approximately 783,562 square kilometers (302,534.86 square miles).

Which continent is Turkey in?

Turkey is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Turkey?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Turkey is approximately $1.12T USD. This ranks Turkey as the 18th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.