T.R. Mevlana Development Agency
Karaman Investment Support Office
Ahi Osman Mahallesi İsmet Paşa Caddesi No:2
Daire: 2 Merkez / Karaman TÜRKİYE 70100
According to the data of 2023, the total population of Karaman province is 263,960 Karaman center population is 208,199 people. 51% of Karaman population is 35 years old and younger population.
POPULATION
According to the Address-Based Population Registration System of 2023, the population of Karaman is 263,960 and it constitutes 0.3% of Türkiye's population, which is 85,372,377. When a comparison is made on the basis of provinces, Karaman ranks 67th in Türkiye in terms of population. The number of people per square kilometer in Karaman is 30. The population growth rate in Karaman in 2023 is %1,2 per thousand.
POPULATION INDICATORS BY DISTRICTS
| Districts | 2022 | 2023 | Town and Villages | City | City Residence Rate | Population Growth Rate | Area (km2) | Population Density (person/km2) |
| Ayrancı | 7.608 | 7.630 | 5.199 | 2.431 | 31,86% | 0,29% | 2.245 | 3 |
| Başyayla | 3.432 | 3.434 | 1.490 | 1.944 | 56,61% | 0,06% | 141 | 24 |
| Ermenek | 27.776 | 28.103 | 16.546 | 11.557 | 41,12% | 1,18% | 1.242 | 23 |
| Kazımkarabekir | 4.531 | 4.710 | 1.105 | 3.605 | 76,54% | 3,95% | 423 | 11 |
| Karaman Central District | 206.240 | 208.199 | 32.128 | 176.071 | 84,57% | 0,95% | 4.036 | 52 |
| Sarıveliler | 11.251 | 11.884 | 6.220 | 5.664 | 47,66% | 5,63% | 590 | 20 |
| Total | 260.838 | 263.960 | 60.902 | 201.272 | 76,25% | 1,20% | 8.677 | 30 |
Source: TUIK 2023 (* Calculations were made by Karaman Investment Support Office)
When the population indicators of Karaman province and its districts in 2022/2023 are examined, it is seen that the population has increased (1.20%) when all regions of the province are taken into account. On the basis of districts, it is seen that the population of Başyayla has remained the same but the population has increased in Ayrancı, Ermenek, Kazımkarabekir, Karaman and Sarıveliler ecreased in Ayrancı, Başyayla, Ermenek and Sarıveliler districts, and increased in Kazımkarabekir and Karaman Central districts. In addition, there is a higher population density in Karaman Central district, Başyayla, Sarıveliler and Ermenek districts. Another important indicator is the high rate of residence in villages and towns in Ayrancı district.
Young Population – Potential Workforce
The group aged 35 and under, which we can call the young population of Karaman province, corresponds to 51% of the total population. The total population of 35 and below is 133.811.
When we look at the distribution of Karaman population by age groups, the working-age population in the 15-64 age group constitutes 68% of the total population.
When we look at the distribution of Türkiye's population by age groups, the working age population in the 15-64 age group constitutes 68.3% of the total population.
Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) "Life Index in Provinces" Study
The Life Index in Provinces study was first published by TUIK in 2016. The Life Index in Provinces study covers a total of 41 indicators under the dimensions of housing, working life, income and wealth, health, education, environment, security, civic participation, access to infrastructure services, social life, life satisfaction, which have a great impact on individual life. In this study, Karaman ranked 25th among 81 provinces.
