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Turkiye vs Netherlands Population
Turkiye has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 41% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 21%.
| Year | Turkiye | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Turkiye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 11,486,631 | 41% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 13,038,526 | 36% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 14,149,800 | 31% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 14,951,510 | 27% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 15,925,513 | 24% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 16,615,394 | 23% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 17,441,500 | 21% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 18,087,633 | 21% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Netherlands in Population?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Turkiye and Netherlands compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 18,087,633 — the trailing economy stands at about 21% 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: