nüfusu

Nüfusu is a Turkish term that refers to the population of a specific place, such as a city, province, country, or region. In usage, phrases like İstanbul’un nüfusu or ilin nüfusu denote the number of people residing in that place at a given time. The form nüfusu is the possessive/genitive construction that translates to “its population” or “the population of.”

Official population figures are usually derived from censuses, civil registration systems, and population registers, often supplemented by intercensal estimates. In Turkey, for example, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) publishes annual population estimates and periodic census-based data. Similar statistical agencies worldwide follow standardized methods to enable comparisons over time and between regions.

Key metrics associated with nüfusu include size (total population), growth rate, age structure, gender composition, birth rate, death rate, and net migration. Related concepts include urbanization rate, demographic distribution by age and sex, and population density (often described as nüfus yoğunluğu). Data on these indicators are used to assess social needs, plan infrastructure and services, allocate resources, and determine electoral boundaries.

Demographic trends influence policy decisions and development planning. Many regions face aging populations, shifting labor markets, and changes in migration patterns, all of which affect future nüfusu projections. While data collection aims for accuracy, censuses and registers may face undercounts or delays, requiring ongoing updates and methodological refinements to maintain reliable population statistics.