Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
8.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-3.2%
2024 → 2025
Record High
14.0%
Recorded in 2009
Record Low
6.5%
Recorded in 2000
10-Year Average
10.9%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Turkiye's unemployment rate of 8.52% indicates a relatively stable labor market. This rate is subject to fluctuations based on various economic factors, including inflation and global market trends. The country's unemployment performance is influenced by its growing economy and efforts to increase employment opportunities.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 8.8% | 0.6% | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 9.4% | 1.1% | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 10.5% | 1.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 12.0% | 1.2% | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 13.1% | 0.6% | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 13.7% | 2.8% | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 11.0% | 0.0% | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 10.9% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 10.9% | 0.6% | +5.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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