According to National Youth and Sports Policy Document (Ulusal Gençlik ve Spor Politikası Belgesi) took effect after being published on the Official Gazette dated 27/01/2013 and No 28541; individuals in the 14-29 age range are defined as “young”. In that respect, the target population of youth policies in Turkey is assumed to be individuals in 14-29 age range.

According to 2023 data of the Turkey Statistics Institution:

• Population of Turkey is 85.372.377.
• 44,2% of the population is younger than 30.
• 22,7% of the population consists of young people in 14-29 age range.