According to the results of the general population determination executed in November 1997, the population of Turkey is 67.8 millions. The most important characteristic of the population in Turkey is the amount of young population. Turkey is among the fastest urbanizing countriesof the world. Marmara Region, which is the most rapidly developing region of Turkey in the fields of commerce and industry has the most concentrated and dense population.

Turkey is the 17th most densely populated country in the World. The majority of the population consists of young people, about 40% of whom are under the age of fifteen. 72% are below the age of 35. In more developed countries this rate is much lower. The rate of birth is different throughout the country. It is dependent on the education of people and socio-economic conditions. The rate is higher in the rural and eastern areas compared to urban and those of the West.

Previously, because of World War I, the proportion of women was greater than men, but recently it has become almost equal. The average life span is shorter when compared to other developed countries: 67

Male population 50.4%
Female population 49.6%