Vietnam vs Turkey: population comparison
Current population of Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Current population of Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Vietnam has a population of 101,598,527 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Vietnam is currently larger by 15,719,971 people — about 1.2 times Turkey's population. They rank 16 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Vietnam grows at +0.60% per year versus +0.42% for Turkey. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Vietnam is the younger society (median age 33.4 vs 33.5); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 111.
Vietnam vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Vietnam | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,598,527 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +0.60% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +610,841 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 320 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 313,429 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 33.4 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.90 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 74.7 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 39% | 89% |
| World share | 1.24% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 110,008,908 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Vietnam · Turkey
Vietnam vs Turkey FAQ
Is Vietnam bigger than Turkey by population?
Vietnam currently has the larger population: 101,598,527 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 15.72 million people.
Which grows faster, Vietnam or Turkey?
Vietnam currently grows faster: +0.60% per year versus +0.42%.
How do Vietnam and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Vietnam at 110,008,908 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.