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Canada vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 63% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 49%.
| Year | Canada | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 17,909,356 | 63% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 21,324,000 | 58% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 24,515,667 | 54% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 27,691,138 | 49% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 30,685,730 | 47% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 34,005,902 | 46% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 38,028,638 | 46% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 41,651,653 | 49% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 49% 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: