The first growth data showing how the Turkish economy started 2026 has been announced.
According to TÜİK data, the gross domestic product increased by 2.5% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year.
Growth compared to the previous quarter was 0.1%. This picture revealed that annual growth in the economy continued but quarterly momentum remained limited.
The strongest increase among activity sectors was seen in information and communication. The added value in this area rose by 9.5% year-on-year.
Other services, agriculture, trade, transportation, accommodation, and food services were also among the sectors contributing to growth in the first quarter.