People and Society

People and Society of Turkey

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Turkey.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality: noun: Turk(s) adjective: Turkish
Ethnic Groups: Turkish 70-75%, Kurdish 19%, other minorities 6-11%
Population: 85,372,377
Population (Male / Female): 84,119,531
Population Distribution: the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Urban Population: urban population: 77.5% of total population rate of urbanization: 1.11% annual rate of change
Population in Major Urban Areas: 15.848 million Istanbul, 5.397 million ANKARA (capital), 3.088 million Izmir, 2.086 million Bursa, 1.836 million Adana, 1.805 million Gaziantep
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 21.7% (male 9,358,711/female 8,933,673) 15-64 years: 68.6% (male 29,219,389/female 28,494,315) 65 years and over: 9.6% (male 3,669,330/female 4,444,113)
Median Age: total: 34 years male: 33.4 years female: 34.6 years
Sex Ratio at Birth: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.83 male(s)/female total population: 1.01 male(s)/female

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The care provided in Turkish hospitals varies greatly. New private hospitals in Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, and Istanbul have modern facilities and equipment, numerous U.S.-trained specialists, and international accreditation. However, some still may be unable to treat certain serious conditions. While the State Department prefers medical evacuation for its personnel who will be giving birth, there are private hospitals in Ankara and Istanbul that meet Western standards of obstetric care.

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