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 98.3% 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 1,442,614 people (1.7% 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

Flag of TurkeyTurkey98.3% · 85,664,944
Flag of CyprusCyprus1.7% · 1,442,614

All Turkish-Speaking Countries

#CountryPopulation
1Flag of TurkeyTurkey85,664,944
2Flag of CyprusCyprus1,442,614

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 85,664,944, accounting for 98.3% 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.

Currencies Used

Currencies used in Turkish-speaking countries.

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