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- October 13, 202619°
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- USD49.220.00%
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- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,961-0.85%
- October 13, 202619°
Unemployment rose to 8.2%
According to TÜİK's April labor force data, the unemployment rate reached 8.2%. Employment decreased by 356 thousand people while the labor force participation rate also declined.
Turkish Statistical Institute published labor force statistics for April 2026. According to the data, while the number of unemployed slightly decreased, the unemployment rate increased; the number of employed and labor force participation also declined.
The number of unemployed aged 15 and over decreased by 5 thousand compared to the previous month in April, falling to 2 million 868 thousand. However, the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 points to 8.2%.
The unemployment rate was calculated as 6.8% for men and 11% for women. Thus, the gap between women and men was maintained in the April data as well.
Employment decreased by 356 thousand people
The number of employed people decreased by 356 thousand in April, falling to 32 million 166 thousand. The employment rate also dropped by 0.6 points to 48.1%.
The employment rate was 65.4% for men and remained at 31.2% for women. During the same period, the labor force also decreased by 361 thousand people, falling to 35 million 34 thousand.
The labor force participation rate declined by 0.6 points to 52.4%. This rate was 70.2% for men and 35% for women.
Youth unemployment decreased
The unemployment rate in the youth population aged 15-24 showed a decline. The youth unemployment rate decreased by 0.8 points compared to the previous month, falling to 14.5%.
The unemployment rate was estimated at 12% for young men and 19.4% for young women. The decline in the youth population drew attention alongside the increase in overall unemployment.
Idle labor force fell to 30.1%
The average weekly actual working hours of employed people at work increased by 0.3 hours in April, reaching 42.1 hours. This data indicated a limited increase in working hours.
The rate of idle labor force, which includes time-related underemployment, potential labor force, and unemployed, decreased by 1.2 points to 30.1%. Nevertheless, it was notable that nearly one in three people in the labor market were in an idle state.
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