Diasporas in Turkey
The communities settled in Turkey, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.
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6.6M
Migrants (UN)
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Cities in Turkey
The largest diasporas in Turkey
- Syria3.6M
- Iraq400K
- Germany360K
- Bulgaria350K
- Afghanistan330K
- Iran200K
- Russia190K
- Uzbekistan130K
- Azerbaijan120K
- Kazakhstan85K
- Ukraine72K
- Saudi Arabia61K
Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest diasporas in Turkey?
According to the UN (2024), the largest come from Syria (3,560,000), Iraq (404,000), Germany (364,000), Bulgaria (348,000), and Afghanistan (332,000). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.
How can I find people from my country in Turkey?
Sign up on Compatri and set your city: the community of your country of origin starts with you, and the next ones find it.
Which diaspora events take place in Turkey?
No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.
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