Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Türkiye
Türkiye: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 72,396 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Türkiye, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Türkiye stood at 72,396. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Türkiye peaked at 72,396 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 35,954, in 1990.
That places Türkiye 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35,954 | — |
| 1991 | 36,871 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 37,794 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 38,753 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 39,745 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 40,746 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 41,751 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 42,752 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 43,742 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 44,712 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 45,657 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 46,580 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 47,477 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 48,345 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 49,184 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 49,994 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 50,781 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 51,557 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 52,427 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 53,391 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 54,354 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 55,295 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 56,316 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 57,528 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 59,092 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 60,921 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 62,419 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 63,707 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 64,898 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 65,758 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 66,489 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 67,176 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 67,740 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 68,211 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 68,712 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 69,251 | +0.8% |
| 2026 | 69,835 | +0.8% |
| 2027 | 70,463 | +0.9% |
| 2028 | 71,110 | +0.9% |
| 2029 | 71,756 | +0.9% |
| 2030 | 72,396 | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,282 | 35,954 | 44,712 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,539 | 45,657 | 53,391 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,029 | 54,354 | 65,758 | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,074 | 66,489 | 71,756 | 10 |
| 2030s | 72,396 | 72,396 | 72,396 | 1 |
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More gender data for Türkiye
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 16,631 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.16 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 72,396 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 508,403 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 533,517 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 509,261 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 534,655 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 511,701 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 537,315 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 527,514 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Türkiye?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Türkiye was 72,396 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 72,396 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,954 in 1990.
- How does Türkiye rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Türkiye ranks 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.