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UK vs Turkiye Population
Turkiye overtook United Kingdom in 1992. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 185% of Turkiye’s Population; today the figure is about 81%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,329,898 | 52,400,000 | 185% |
| 1970 | 36,638,465 | 55,663,250 | 152% |
| 1980 | 45,408,815 | 56,314,216 | 124% |
| 1990 | 56,015,628 | 57,247,586 | 102% |
| 2000 | 65,425,961 | 58,892,514 | 90% |
| 2010 | 73,142,150 | 62,766,365 | 86% |
| 2020 | 83,384,680 | 66,740,000 | 80% |
| 2025 | 85,878,556 | 69,487,000 | 81% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass United Kingdom in Population?
In 1992. Turkiye’s published Population rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 85,878,556 against 69,487,000 — the trailing economy stands at about 81% 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: