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Germany vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye overtook Germany in 2020. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 257% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 97%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 72,814,900 | 257% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 78,169,289 | 213% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 78,288,576 | 172% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 79,433,029 | 142% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 82,211,508 | 126% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 81,776,930 | 112% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 83,160,871 | 100% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 83,491,249 | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Germany in Population?
In 2020. Turkiye’s published Population rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 83,491,249 — the trailing economy stands at about 97% 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: