08.02.2025 11:20
According to the data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, the five provinces in our country with the lowest population density are, in order, Bayburt, Tunceli, Ardahan, Gümüşhane, and Kilis.
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The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced the 2024 population data. Turkey's population increased by 292,567 people compared to the previous year, reaching 85 million 664 thousand 944 in 2024. According to the announced data, the provinces with the least population in Turkey have also been identified.
Here are the 5 provinces with the lowest population density:
- Bayburt: 83,676 people
- Tunceli: 86,612 people
- Ardahan: 91,354 people
- Gümüşhane: 142,617 people
- Kilis: 156,739 people
The main reasons for the low population in these provinces include migration, limited economic opportunities, and geographical conditions. Especially Bayburt has drawn attention as the province with the least population in Turkey for consecutive years. Authorities are working on various projects to encourage population growth in these regions. However, experts emphasize that job opportunities need to be increased to facilitate reverse migration.
FOREIGN POPULATION DECREASED
On the other hand, according to the results of the Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS), the foreign population residing in our country decreased by 89,996 people compared to the previous year, reaching 1 million 480 thousand 547 people. Of this population, 48.3% are men and 51.7% are women.
ISTANBUL'S POPULATION REACHED 15 MILLION 701 THOUSAND 602
The population of Istanbul increased by 45,678 people compared to the previous year, reaching 15 million 701 thousand 602. Istanbul, where 18.3% of Turkey's population resides, is followed by Ankara with 5 million 864 thousand 49 people, Izmir with 4 million 493 thousand 242 people, Bursa with 3 million 238 thousand 618 people, and Antalya with 2 million 722 thousand 103 people.
ELDERLY POPULATION INCREASED, MEDIAN AGE ROSE
When comparing Turkey's population pyramids of 2007 and 2024, it was observed that the elderly population increased and the median age rose due to the decline in fertility and mortality rates.
The median age in Turkey, which was 34 in 2023, increased to 34.4 in 2024. When examined by gender, the median age for men rose from 33.2 to 33.7, while for women it increased from 34.7 to 35.2.
In the distribution of median age by provinces, Sinop recorded the highest median age value at 43.4. This was followed by Giresun and Kastamonu, both at 42.9. On the other hand, Şanlıurfa had the lowest median age at 21.4. Şanlıurfa was followed by Şırnak at 23 and Ağrı and Siirt at 24.5 each.
When examining the distribution of median age by provinces and gender, Sinop was determined to have the highest median age for men at 42.5. The place with the lowest median age was identified as Şanlıurfa at 21. For women, Sinop again had the highest median age value at 44.3, while Şanlıurfa recorded the lowest median age value at 21.9.
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