The population of Istanbul increased steadily from 2007 to 2022. During this period, the population of Istanbul went up by over three million people, rising from 12.6 million people in 2007 to 15.9 million in 2022.
Istanbul by far the most crowded city
Turkey has a dynamic population that increases every year. Even though the population growth rate has decreased in recent years, it has always shown positive values. With a population reaching 16 million, the most crowded Turkish city, Istanbul has more inhabitants than many European countries such as Austria, Greece, Bulgaria, and Belgium. Additionally, Ankara was the second most settled city in the country. The capital city of Turkey had a population of almost one-third of Istanbul’s, totaling 5.8 million.
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TurkStat. (February 6, 2024). Population of Istanbul in Turkey from 2007 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/899051/turkey-population-of-istanbul/
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