Which has higher population, Africa or Türkiye?

Africa, at 1.09 million against 72,396 in Türkiye as of 2030.

What is the difference in population between Africa and Türkiye?

1.01 million, with Africa ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Türkiye?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Africa vs Türkiye: Population

Africa

1.09 million

in 2030

Türkiye

72,396

in 2030

Africa rank

19th

Türkiye rank

17th

Population over time

Africa
Türkiye

How they compare

Africa currently reports 1.09 million against 72,396 in Türkiye, a difference of 1.01 million.

That makes Africa's figure about 15.0 times Türkiye's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 19th and Türkiye ranks 17th of 91 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa	Türkiye	Difference	Ahead
1990s	406,362	40,282	366,080	Africa
2000s	538,082	49,539	488,542	Africa
2010s	707,682	60,029	647,653	Africa
2020s	937,027	69,074	867,953	Africa
2030s	1.09 million	72,396	1.01 million	Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Africa or Türkiye?: Africa, at 1.09 million against 72,396 in Türkiye as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Africa and Türkiye?: 1.01 million, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Türkiye?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Türkiye rank globally for population?: Africa ranks 19th and Türkiye ranks 17th of 91 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.