Unemployment rate was 8.2% in April

According to TÜİK's April 2026 data, the unemployment rate was 8.2%. Employment dropped to 32 million 166 thousand, and the labor force participation rate fell to 52.4%.

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News Center ISTANBUL (seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.2%. The labor force participation rate decreased by 0.6 points compared to the previous month, falling to 52.4%. News summary This summary was prepared by artificial intelligence and checked by an editor. In April 2026, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was determined as 8.2%. While the labor force participation rate dropped to 52.4%, the number of employed people fell to 32 million 166 thousand. Youth unemployment decreased compared to the previous month, reaching 14.5%. The underutilized labor force rate fell to 30.1%; this rate includes potential labor force and unemployed individuals. The unemployment rates for females and males in the 15-24 age group were 19.4% and 12.0%, respectively. According to TÜİK, the unemployment rate was 8.2% in April Related links TÜİK's first cybercrime victimization survey: 3.5 out of every 100 people were victims of cybercrime Minimum wage demand from DİSK: "4 raises per year until inflation falls to single digits" Broad unemployment is twice the unemployment: In May 2021, the unemployment rate was 13.2%, and the number of unemployed was 4 million 237 thousand TÜİK announced: Health expenditures in poor households strain the budget Unemployment rose in TÜİK's new data arrangement as well: In February 2021, the rate was 13.4%, and the number of unemployed was 4 million 236 thousand According to TÜİK's April data, the number of unemployed aged 15 and over decreased by 5 thousand compared to the previous month, reaching 2 million 868 thousand people. The unemployment rate increased by 0.1 points, reaching 8.2%. In terms of gender breakdown, the unemployment rate was measured at 6.8% for men and reached 11.0% for women. The number of employed people in April decreased by 356 thousand compared to the previous month, reaching 32 million 166 thousand people. The employment rate also declined by 0.6 points, remaining at 48.1%. This rate was 65.4% for men and 31.2% for women. There is a significant decrease in labor force participation The total labor force decreased by 361 thousand people in April, falling to 35 million 34 thousand people. The labor force participation rate dropped by 0.6 points to 52.4%. This rate was 70.2% for men and remained at 35.0% for women. The population not included in the labor force increased by 423 thousand people, rising to 31 million 826 thousand people. The total population aged 15 and over increased by 63 thousand people in April, calculated as 66 million 861 thousand people. The male population consisted of 33 million 54 thousand, and the female population consisted of 33 million 807 thousand people. Youth unemployment decreased compared to the previous month The unemployment rate in the youth population aged 15-24 decreased by 0.8 points compared to the previous month, reaching 14.5%. This rate was 12.0% for young men and 19.4% for young women. Youth unemployment was at 15.3% in the previous month. The average weekly actual working hours also changed in April. According to seasonally and calendar adjusted data, this duration increased by 0.3 hours compared to the previous month, reaching 42.1 hours. The underutilized labor force rate fell to 30.1 The underutilized labor force rate, consisting of time-related underemployment, potential labor force, and unemployed, decreased by 1.2 points compared to the previous month, reaching 30.1% in April. The integrated rate of time-related underemployment and unemployed was calculated as 19.3%. The integrated rate of unemployed and potential labor force was estimated at 20.5%. Unemployment and employment Support TÜİK Medyascope. Subscribe to Medyascope. Medyascope is sustained by your support. We are not under the influence of any employer or political interest; we decide which news to cover. We work for the public interest, not for clicks. The continuation of independent journalism, keeping the site open, and everyone accessing accurate information is possible with your support. Subscribe monthly/annually Give one-time support Follow Medyascope on Google News Download Medyascope's mobile app

Unemployment rate was 8.2% in April

According to TÜİK's April 2026 data, the unemployment rate was 8.2%. Employment dropped to 32 million 166 thousand, and the labor force participation rate fell to 52.4%.