For many years, Türkiye prided itself on its "young population advantage." This period, characterized by a high number of workers and low old-age dependency, made a significant contribution to the growth of the Turkish economy.
However, the picture is now evolving in a completely different direction. The fertility rate, which was 2.38 in 2001, dropped to 2.08 in 2017 and now stands at 1.48 as of 2024. This is far below the replacement level of 2.1. Consequently, Türkiye has become a country that can no longer sustain its population through natural means.
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