Istanbul
Turkey • MENA
Primary City: Istanbul
Primary State/Province: İstanbul
Primary Language: Turkish
Population: 16.3M
GDP: $396B • GDP per capita: $24,323
GAWC Class: 4
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
44.1%
Largest City
Largest metro area in Turkey
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
14
Total Teams
28
Major Companies
8
Market Cap
$104B
Metro Stations
147
Commuter Rail
43
Universities
7
Michelin Stars
58
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 14 | #11 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 28 | #T-9 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 3 | #T-47 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 8 | #T-83 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $104B | #149 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 7 | #T-23 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 13 | #T-16 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 7 | #T-9 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 10.0 | #T-8 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 58.0 | #26 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 147 | #41 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 43 | #116 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 59 | #32 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Besiktas JK
Istanbul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Fenerbahçe SK
Istanbul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Galatasaray SK
Istanbul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Kasımpaşa SK
Istanbul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Istanbul Basaksehir FK
Istanbul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Fatih Karagümrük
Istanbul • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Eyüpspor
Istanbul • Level: 1
Notable Venues5 venues
Football
Atatürk Olympic Stadium
Istanbul
Football
Ali Sami Yen Stadium
Istanbul
Football
Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
Istanbul
Football
Vodafone Park
Istanbul
Basketball
Sinan Erdem Dome
Istanbul
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams5 teams
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Istanbulspor
Istanbul • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Sariyer SK
Istanbul • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Ümraniyespor
Istanbul • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Pendikspor
Istanbul • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • Turkey
Esenler Erokspor
Istanbul • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams12 teams
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Anadolu Efes
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Fenerbahçe Basketball
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Bahçeşehir Koleji
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Beşiktaş Basketbol
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Esenler Erokspor
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Galatasaray Basketball
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
ONVO Büyükçekmece
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Fenerbahçe
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Galatasaray
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
Gebze Bld
Gebze
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
İstanbul BB
Istanbul
Volleyball • Int'l Volleyball
İstanbul GSK
Istanbul
Other Women’s Teams4 teams
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Beşiktaş
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Emlak Konut
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Fenerbahçe
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Galatasaray
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals3 events
2023 Champions League Final
Football Final
2023 • Istanbul
2010 World Basketball Championship
Basketball Final
2010 • Istanbul
2005 Champions League Final
Football Final
2005 • Istanbul
F1 Races9 events
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2020 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2008 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2007 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2006 • Istanbul Park
Turkish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2005 • Istanbul Park
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QNB Finansbank | $32B | Public |
| 2 | ENKA | $14B | Public |
| 3 | GarantiBank | $14B | Public |
| 4 | Koç Holding | $12B | Public |
| 5 | Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri | $11B | Public |
| 6 | Turkish Airlines | $10B | Public |
| 7 | Ford Otosan | $9B | Public |
| 8 | Insider | $2B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $104B across 8 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Istanbul Biennial
Istanbul • Art Festival
Istanbul Tulip Festival
Istanbul • National Celebration
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Istanbul Modern
Istanbul • Art
Grand Bazaar
Istanbul • Cultural Heritage
Topkapi Palace Museum
Istanbul • History
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks1 item
Istanbul Aquarium
Istanbul • Aquarium
Landmarks & Civic5 items
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
Istanbul • Religious site
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul • Religious site
Grand Bazaar
Istanbul • Shopping
Istanbul Cevahir
Istanbul • Shopping
Mall of Istanbul
Istanbul • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)2 structures
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çamlıca Tower | Istanbul | 369 | 2020 |
| CBRT Tower | Istanbul | 352 | 2024 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities7 entries
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey
Boğaziçi University
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
Koç University
Istanbul, Turkey
Yıldız Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Turkey
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
Anadolu Medical Center Hospital
Gebze • Hospital
Koç University Hospital
Istanbul • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul • 1 - Mega Hub
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul • 1 - Mega Hub
Port1 entry
Ambarli
Ambarli • Container
Military Base1 entry
1st Army HQ Istanbul
Istanbul • Military HQ
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals4 entries
Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs)
Istanbul • Bridge - Suspension
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Istanbul • Bridge - Suspension
Eurasia Tunnel
Istanbul • Tunnel - Undersea
Marmaray Tunnel
Istanbul • Tunnel - Undersea
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Sirkeci Terminal
Istanbul • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (147 stations)1 entry
Istanbul Metro
Istanbul • 147 stations
Suburban Rail (43 stations)1 entry
Marmaray
Istanbul • 43 stations
Trade Venue2 entries
Tüyap Fair and Congress Center
Istanbul • Trade Venue
Istanbul Expo Center (IFM)
Istanbul • Trade Venue
Stock Exchange2 entries
Borsa Istanbul (BIST)
Istanbul • Futures Exchange
Borsa Istanbul
Istanbul • Stock Exchange
Internet Exchange1 entry
DE-CIX Istanbul
Istanbul • Regional IXP
Luxury Hospitality
2-Star Michelin2 entries
Mikla
Istanbul
Nicole
Istanbul
FTG 5-Star6 entries
Address Istanbul
Istanbul
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Istanbul
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Istanbul
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul
Istanbul
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Istanbul
FTG 4-Star6 entries
JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea
Istanbul
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
Istanbul
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul
Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Istanbul
The St. Regis Istanbul
Istanbul