Turkey Facts
Capital of TurkeyThe capital of Turkey is Ankara.
| Capital | Ankara |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 85.7 million |
| Total area | 783,562 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 109 people per km² |
| Currency | Turkish lira (TRY) |
| Region | Asia / Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 85.7 million people = 85,700,000 people. Divided by 783,562 km²: 109.37 people per km², which rounds to 109.
Check it backwards
109 × 783,562 km² ≈ 85,721,683 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
How many people live in Turkey?
About 85.7 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 109 people per km².
How big is Turkey?
Turkey covers 783,562 km² in total area.
What currency does Turkey use?
The Turkish lira (TRY).