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Spain vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye overtook Spain in 1965. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 108% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 57%, and the pair was closest in 1964 (100%).
| Year | Spain | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 30,455,000 | 108% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 33,814,531 | 92% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 37,491,165 | 83% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 38,867,322 | 69% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 40,567,864 | 62% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 46,576,897 | 64% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 47,359,424 | 57% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 49,355,143 | 57% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Spain in Population?
In 1965. Turkiye’s published Population rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 49,355,143 — the trailing economy stands at about 57% 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: