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Izmir

#104 largest metro areaAsia

In Turkey

Metro population
3,095,000
0.037% of world population
Archive estimate
Annual growth
+0.65%
About 55 people a day
Archive estimate
Density
2,585/km²
1,197 km² metro area
City proper
2,938,292
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNames

About Izmir

With a metropolitan population of 3,095,000, Izmir ranks among Turkey's largest urban centers. The city proper holds 2,938,292 residents at a density of 2,585 people per km², reflecting concentrated settlement in its core area. Founded around 300 BCE, Izmir sits at an elevation of 122 meters on Asia's western edge.

The city experiences modest annual growth of 0.7%, suggesting demographic stability. Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) serves the region's aviation needs. Current leadership falls to Mayor Cemil Tugay, who oversees municipal operations for this long-established settlement.

This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.

Key Facts

Country
Turkey
Continent
Asia
World rank
#104 of 140
Share of country
3.6%
Founded
-300
Leadership
Cemil Tugay
Elevation
122 m
Coordinates
38.413, 27.138

Airports

Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.

  • Adnan Menderes International AirportADB

    13 km from the city centre

Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.

Compared with the World's Largest Cities

Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.

  1. Tokyo37.4M
  2. Delhi32.9M
  3. Shanghai29.2M
  4. São Paulo22.6M
  5. Dhaka22.5M
  6. Mexico City22.3M
  7. Cairo22.2M
  8. Mumbai21.7M
  9. Beijing21.5M
  10. Osaka19M
  11. New York18.9M
  12. Karachi17.1M
  13. Kinshasa17.1M
  14. Chongqing16.9M
  15. Lagos15.9M
  16. Izmir3.1M
Metro populations are archive estimates; boundaries differ between national statistical agencies.
Izmir compared with the fifteen largest metropolitan areas
NameMetro population
Tokyo37.4M
Delhi32.9M
Shanghai29.2M
São Paulo22.6M
Dhaka22.5M
Mexico City22.3M
Cairo22.2M
Mumbai21.7M
Beijing21.5M
Osaka19M
New York18.9M
Karachi17.1M
Kinshasa17.1M
Chongqing16.9M
Lagos15.9M
Izmir3.1M

Population Trend in Turkey

No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.

020M40M60M80M1950197520002025205020752100projected →
This is Turkey's national population, not Izmir's. The legacy city series this page previously carried was generated by scaling the current figure, so it has been dropped rather than presented as history. Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Turkey population, 1950 to 2100
YearPopulation
195021,021,140
196028,329,898
197036,638,465
198045,408,815
199056,015,628
200065,425,961
201073,346,769
202086,091,692
203089,027,542
204091,009,681
205091,258,061
206088,863,276
207084,358,564
208078,555,666
209072,021,272
210065,338,459

Other Major Cities in Turkey

2 more cities in our dataset.

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.

Izmir Population FAQ

What is the population of Izmir?

Izmir's metropolitan area has about 3,095,000 people, making it the 104th largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.

What is the difference between Izmir's city and metro population?

About 2,938,292 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 3,095,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.

Is Izmir growing or shrinking?

Izmir is growing at +0.65% a year.

What share of Turkey's population lives in Izmir?

Izmir's metro area holds about 3.6% of Turkey's total population.

How densely populated is Izmir?

Izmir has roughly 2,585 people per km² across a metro area of about 1,197 km².

Which airports serve Izmir?

The nearest major airports are Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB).

Which country is Izmir in?

Izmir is in Turkey, in Asia.

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