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Australia vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 36% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 32%.
| Year | Australia | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 10,276,477 | 36% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 12,507,000 | 34% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 14,692,000 | 32% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 17,065,128 | 30% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 19,028,802 | 29% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 22,031,750 | 30% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 25,649,248 | 31% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 27,614,411 | 32% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Australia and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 32% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: