Europe's Turkish Communities

According to the Statistical Office of the European Union, at least 1.9 million Turkish citizens live in Europe. Germany has the biggest Turkish community of 1.3 million Turkish people, trailed some way behind by France with 210,351 and Austria with 117,625. For politicians eyeing up the parliamentary and presidential elections on May 14, the Turkish community abroad represents an important voter base.

In the last parliamentary election in 2018, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) won over 50 percent of this vote. For Turkish citizens living abroad, the voting period ended on May 9.

Chart and text by: Mathias Brandt

Translated by: Anna Fleck