As a result of Harran's retransition into a permanent settlement over the course of the late 20th century and early 21st century, the city and surrounding district has experienced a rapid population increase. Despite this, Harran retains predominantly rural characteristics. As of 2022, Harran had a population of 96,072. The Harran district ranks 857th among 872 districts in Turkey, and last among the districts of the Şanlıurfa Province, by socioeconomic development. As of 2009, Harran has a low unemployment rate (2.73%; 753rd among all districts), a low literacy rate (55.16%; 865th among all districts) and a high population increase rate (64.23%; 7th among all districts). Harran's possibilities for development are subject to several limiting factors, including the amount of productive land and the relatively limited area reserved for urban development.
As a result of Harran's retransition into a permanent settlement over the course of the late 20th century and early 21st century the city and surrounding district has experienced a rapid population increase Despite this Harran retains predominantly rural characteristics As of 2022 Harran had a population of 96072 The Harran district ranks 857th among 872 districts in Turkey and last among the districts of the Şanlıurfa Province by socioeconomic development As of 2009 Harran has a low unemployment rate (273%; 753rd among all districts) a low literacy rate (5516%; 865th among all districts) and a high population increase rate (6423%; 7th among all districts) Harran's possibilities for development are subject to several limiting factors including the amount of productive land and the relatively limited area reserved for urban development