Turkish Speaking Countries (2026)
Turkish is spoken in 2 countries across 2 regions (Asia, Europe). The combined population of all Turkish-speaking countries is approximately 87 million people, covering a total land area of 792,813 km².
Turkey is the largest Turkish-speaking country by population, home to 98.4% of the total Turkish-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 783,562 km².
The second most populous Turkish-speaking country is Cyprus with 1,358,282 people (1.6% of total). The average population density across all Turkish-speaking countries is 110 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including Turkish lira, euro.
Countries
2
Total Population
87M
Most Populous
Turkey
Largest by Area
Turkey
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Turkish-speaking population per country
Turkey
CyprusAll Turkish-Speaking Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Turkish?
Turkish is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 2 regions (Asia, Europe).
What is the most populous Turkish-speaking country?
Turkey is the most populous Turkish-speaking country with a population of 85,518,661, accounting for 98.4% of all Turkish-speaking people.
What is the total population of Turkish-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Turkish-speaking countries is approximately 87 million, covering a total land area of 792,813 km².
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Turkish-speaking countries span 2 regions. Explore each region for more population data.