Turkey's population has exceeded 86.5 million
Original headlineTürkiye'nin nüfusu 86,5 milyonu aştı
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Türkiye's population reached 86,502,286 as of October 1, 2026, according to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, marking an increase of 410,118 people during the first nine months of the year. The latest three-month period alone accounted for 181,684 of that gain, indicating population growth accelerated in the third quarter. The figures matter for fiscal planning, labor supply and demand forecasts, and the allocation of public services as the country's demographic base expands.
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