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Italy vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye overtook Italy in 1991. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 177% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 69%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (100%).
| Year | Italy | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 50,199,700 | 177% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 53,821,850 | 147% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 56,433,883 | 124% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 56,719,240 | 101% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 56,942,108 | 87% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 59,819,407 | 82% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 59,438,851 | 71% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 58,915,656 | 69% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Italy in Population?
In 1991. Turkiye’s published Population rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Italy and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 58,915,656 — the trailing economy stands at about 69% 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
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