How many Turks live abroad? The 10 most preferred countries
The number of Turkish citizens choosing to live abroad is increasing every year. According to the latest data, the number of Turks residing outside of Turkey has reached 7.5 million. So, in which countries have these millions of people chosen to live the most?
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Turkish citizens, who live in high concentrations in many geographies, especially in European countries, continue to keep their own cultures alive in the countries they migrated to for various reasons. The countries most preferred by Turks who settled abroad for both economic and social reasons have also been ranked.
Here are the 10 countries where Turkish citizens live in high numbers, highlighted with their details. These countries are both home to well-established Turkish communities and are among the centers where the Turkish diaspora is active.
10) DENMARK
75 THOUSAND TURKISH CITIZENS
9) SWITZERLAND
130 THOUSAND
8) AUSTRALIA
150 THOUSAND
7) BELGIUM
240 THOUSAND
6) AUSTRIA
250 THOUSAND
5) USA
300 THOUSAND
4) UNITED KINGDOM
400 THOUSAND
3) NETHERLANDS
500 THOUSAND
2) FRANCE
700 THOUSAND
1) GERMANY
4 MILLION