The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released its quarterly population statistics for the first half of 2026. The new data showed that Türkiye’s population continued to grow and that the distribution between the male and female populations had nearly reached parity.
According to TÜİK data, Türkiye’s population stood at 86,092,168 at the end of 2025 and increased by 228,434 in the first six months of 2026. As a result, the country’s total population rose to 86,320,602 as of July 1, 2026.
Population growth also continued in the most recent period. Türkiye’s population increased by 123,904 between May 1 and July 1.
The gap between the male and female populations is 21,348
One notable aspect of the new statistics was the very small difference between the male and female populations.
Türkiye’s male population was calculated at 43,170,975, accounting for 50.01 percent of the total population.
The female population was recorded at 43,149,627, representing 49.99 percent of the total population.
Thus, the difference between Türkiye’s male and female populations was calculated at just 21,348.
TÜİK produces quarterly population statistics. The latest data also revealed the change in Türkiye’s population during the first half of 2026.
According to the new data, Türkiye recorded a net population increase of approximately 228,000 in the first half of 2026, bringing its total population above 86.3 million.