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France vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye overtook France in 1994. In 1960 France stood at roughly 167% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 80%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (100%).
| Year | France | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 47,412,964 | 167% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 52,007,169 | 142% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 55,274,184 | 122% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 58,261,012 | 104% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 60,918,661 | 93% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 65,026,211 | 89% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 67,601,110 | 81% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 68,720,337 | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass France in Population?
In 1994. Turkiye’s published Population rose above France’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do France and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 68,720,337 — the trailing economy stands at about 80% 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: