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CHP Sees Record Membership Growth as AKP Suffers Major Decline

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The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has released the latest political party membership statistics in Turkey, published biannually in January and July. The newly published July 2025 update highlights major shifts in party membership dynamics, revealing surprising momentum changes among Türkiye’s political factions.

AKP Still Leads But Loses Over 250,000 Members

Despite remaining the largest political party in Turkey with 10,878,733 members, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) suffered a major blow, losing 256,573 members since the last update. This marks one of the most significant membership declines in the party’s history.

CHP Records Historic Surge in Membership

In sharp contrast, the Republican People’s Party (CHP) experienced a dramatic surge, gaining 371,488 new members—the highest increase among all parties. This brings the party’s total membership to 1,903,432, securing its position as Turkey’s second-largest party by membership.

MHP, Yeniden Refah, and Saadet Also Register Growth

The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) added nearly 2,000 new members, reaching 497,428 total, holding third place on the membership scale.

Meanwhile, Yeniden Refah Partisi (New Welfare Party) recorded one of the most notable growths among smaller parties, gaining 27,226 new members and reaching 650,073 members in total.

The Felicity Party (Saadet Partisi) also posted solid gains, with an increase of 13,913 new members, bringing its total to 246,842.

İYİ Parti and DEVA Among the Biggest Losers

While some parties grew, others experienced notable declines. The Good Party (İYİ Parti) lost 19,941 members, reducing its total to 392,803. Similarly, the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) saw a decline of 4,913, now standing at 129,112 members.

Other parties like the Democrat Party and Turkey Workers’ Party (TİP) also faced losses, with 10,269 and 8,033 fewer members, respectively.

Full Party Membership Breakdown:

  • AKP: 10,878,733 members (−256,573)

  • CHP: 1,903,432 members (+371,488)

  • Yeniden Refah: 650,073 (+27,226)

  • MHP: 497,428 (+1,991)

  • İYİ Parti: 392,803 (−19,941)

  • Demokrat Parti: 315,786 (−10,269)

  • Saadet Partisi: 246,842 (+13,913)

  • DEVA: 129,112 (−4,913)

  • BBP: 111,034 (+27)

  • Zafer Partisi: 72,423 (+691)

  • Gelecek Partisi: 62,243 (−2,146)

  • DEM Parti: 15,912 (+1,171)

  • TİP: 36,044 (−8,033)

This data signals shifting political allegiances, with CHP’s rise and AKP’s decline being particularly notable in the current political landscape.

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