T.R. Mevlana Development Agency
Karaman Investment Support Office
Rauf Denktaş Mahallesi, Kazım Karabekir Paşa Cad. Huzur Apt. No: 48/A Karaman TÜRKİYE 70100
According to the data of 2024, the total population of Karaman province is 262,791. Karaman center population is 207,686 people. 49,84% of Karaman population is 35 years old and younger population.
POPULATION
According to the Address-Based Population Registration System of 2024, the population of Karaman is 262,791 and it constitutes 0.3% of Türkiye's population, which is 85,664,944. 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 2024 is -4,4‰.
POPULATION INDICATORS BY DISTRICTS
| Districts | 2023 | 2024 | Town and Villages | City | City Residence Rate (%) | Population Growth Rate (‰) | Area (km2) | Population Density (person/km2) |
| Ayrancı | 7.630 | 7.342 | 5.014 | 2.328 | 31,71 | -38,5 | 2.245 | 3 |
| Başyayla | 3.434 | 3.292 | 1.444 | 1.848 | 56,14 | -42,2 | 141 | 23 |
| Ermenek | 28.103 | 27.988 | 16.160 | 11.828 | 42,26 | -4,1 | 1.242 | 23 |
| Kazımkarabekir | 4.710 | 4.683 | 1.059 | 3.624 | 77,39 | -5,7 | 423 | 11 |
| Karaman Central District | 208.199 | 207.686 | 31.486 | 176.200 | 84,84 | -2,5 | 4.036 | 51 |
| Sarıveliler | 11.884 | 11.800 | 6.460 | 5.340 | 45,25 | -7,1 | 590 | 20 |
| Total | 263.960 | 262.791 | 61.723 | 201.168 | 76,55 | -4,4 | 8.677 | 30 |
Source: TUIK 2024 (* Calculations were made by Karaman Investment Support Office)
When the population indicators of Karaman province and its districts in 2023/2024 are examined, it is seen that the population has decreased when all regions of the province are taken into account. On the basis of districts, it is seen that the population of Sarıveliler has remained the same but the population has decreased in Ayrancı, Başyayla, Ermenek, Kazımkarabekir and Karaman Central District. 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 49,84% of the total population. The total population of 35 and below is 130.972.
When we look at the distribution of Karaman population by age groups, the working-age population in the 15-64 age group constitutes 67,83% 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.
