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Turkiye vs Switzerland Population
Turkiye has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 19% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 11%.
| Year | Turkiye | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Turkiye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 5,327,827 | 19% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 6,180,877 | 17% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 6,319,408 | 14% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 6,715,519 | 12% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 7,184,250 | 11% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 7,824,909 | 11% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 8,638,167 | 10% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 9,092,436 | 11% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Switzerland in Population?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Turkiye and Switzerland compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 9,092,436 — the trailing economy stands at about 11% 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: