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Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 11.0% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million. Average weekly actual working hours stood at 42.1 hours in April, up by 0.3 hours from the previous month.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 11.0% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million. Average weekly actual working hours stood at 42.1 in March, up by 0.3 hours from the previous month.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 11.0% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 11.0% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million. Average weekly actual working hours stood at 42.1 hours in April, up by 0.4 hours from the previous month.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 11.0% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million. Average weekly actual working hours stood at 42.1 hours in April, up by 0.3 hours from the previous month.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkish Jobless Rate Edges Up to 8.2% in April
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 8.2% in April 2026 from 8.1% in March. The number of unemployed individuals declined by 5 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 11.0% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate decreased to 14.5% from 15.3%, with rates of 12.0% for men and 19.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 48.1% from 48.7%, as the number of employed persons dropped by 356 thousand to 32.17 million. The labor force participation rate declined to 52.4% from 53.0%, with the labor force shrinking by 361 thousand to 35.03 million. Average weekly actual working hours stood at 42.1 hours in April, up by 0.3 hours from the previous month.
Published on 2026-06-04

Turkey Jobless Rate Falls to 8.1%
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 8.1% in March 2026 from a downwardly revised 8.4% in February, marking the lowest reading in three months. The number of unemployed individuals decreased by 96 thousand to 2.87 million. By gender, the jobless rate stood at 6.8% for men and 10.7% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate declined to 15.3% from 15.8%, with rates of 12.8% for men and 20.4% for women. Meanwhile, the employment rate rose to 48.5% from 48.2%, as the number of employed persons increased by 226 thousand to 32.43 million. The labor force participation rate edged up to 52.8% from 52.7%, with the labor force expanding by 129 thousand to 35.30 million. Average weekly actual working hours stood at 41.7 in March, down by 0.8 hours from the previous month.
Published on 2026-04-29

Turkey Jobless Rate Hits 3-Month High
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.5% in February 2026, the highest level in three months, from an upwardly revised 8.2% in January. The number of unemployed increased by 133 thousand from a month earlier to 2.98 million. By gender, the jobless rate was 6.9% for men and 11.6% for women. The youth unemployment rate in the 15-24 age group increased to 15.8% from 14.4%. Meanwhile, the employment rate edged up to 48.2% from 48.0% in the previous month, with the number of employed persons rising by 153 thousand to 32.16 million. The labor force participation rate picked up, reaching 52.6% from a near four-year low of 52.1% in January.
Published on 2026-03-31

Turkey Jobless Rate Hits 3-Month High
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.5% in February 2026, the highest level in three months, from an upwardly revised 8.2% in January. The number of unemployed increased by 133 thousand from a month earlier to 2.98 million. By gender, the jobless rate was 6.9% for men and 11.6% for women. The youth unemployment rate in the 15-24 age group increased to 15.8% from 14.4%. Meanwhile, the employment rate edged up to 48.2% from 48.0% in the previous month, with the number of employed persons rising by 153 thousand to 32.16 million. The labor force participation rate picked up, reaching 52.6% from a more than four-year low of 52.1% in January.
Published on 2026-03-31

Turkey Jobless Rate Hits 3-Month High
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.5% in February 2026, the highest level in three months, from an upwardly revised 8.2% in January. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 133 thousand from a month earlier to 2.98 million. By gender, the jobless rate was 6.9% for men and 11.6% for women. Among youth aged 15-24, the unemployment rate climbed to 15.8% from 14.4%. Meanwhile, the employment rate edged up to 48.2% from 48.0% in the previous month, with the number of employed persons rising by 153 thousand to 32.16 million. The labor force participation rate picked up, reaching 52.6% from a near four-year low of 52.3% in January.
Published on 2026-03-31

Turkey Jobless Rate Hits 3-Month High
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.5% in February 2026, the highest level in three months, from an upwardly revised 8.2% in January. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 133 thousand from a month earlier to 2.98 million. By gender, the jobless rate was 6.9% for men and 11.6% for women. Among youth aged 15–24, the unemployment rate climbed to 15.8% from 14.4%. Meanwhile, the employment rate edged up to 48.2% from 48.0% in the previous month, with the number of employed persons rising by 153 thousand to 32.16 million. The labor force participation rate picked up, reaching 52.6% from a near four-year low of 52.3% in January.
Published on 2026-03-31

Turkey Jobless Rate Hits 3-Month High
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.5% in February 2026, the highest level in three months, from an upwardly revised 8.2% in January. The number of unemployed increased by 133 thousand from a month earlier to 2.98 million. By gender, the jobless rate was 6.9% for men and 11.6% for women. The youth unemployment rate in the 15-24 age group increased to 15.8% from 14.4%. Meanwhile, the employment rate edged up to 48.2% from 48.0% in the previous month, with the number of employed persons rising by 153 thousand to 32.16 million. The labor force participation rate picked up, reaching 52.6% from a near four-year low of 52.3% in January.
Published on 2026-03-31

Turkish Jobless Rate Rises from December's Record Low
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.1% in January 2026 from a marginally revised from a record low of 7.8% in the previous month. The number of unemployed declined by 73,000 to a 2.82 million. Meanwhile, total employment dropped by 516,000 to 31.95 million, bringing the employment rate eased to 47.9% from 48.7%, marking the lowest level since March 2023. By gender, the employment rate eased slipped for both men (65.3% vs. 66.5%) and women (30.9% vs. 31.4%). Labor force participation rate was down to 52.1% from 52.9% in December, pointing to the lowest figure since February 2022. Meanwhile, youth unemployment was little changed (14.3% vs 14.2%).
Published on 2026-02-27

Turkish Jobless Rate Rises from December's Record Low
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.1% in January 2026 from a marginally revised from a record low of 7.8% in the previous month. The number of unemployed declined by 73,000 to a 2.82 million. Meanwhile, total employment dropped by 516,000 to 31.95 million, bringing the employment rate eased to 47.9% from 48.7%, marking the lowest level since March 2023. By gender, the employment rate eased slipped for both men (65.3% vs. 66.5%) and women (30.9% vs. 31.4%). Labor force participation rate was down to 52.1% from 52.9% in December, pointing to the lowest figure since February 2022. Meanwhile, youth unemployment was little changed (14.3% vs 14.2%).
Published on 2026-02-27

Turkish Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2005
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 7.7% in December 2025, down from a downwardly revised 8.5% in November. It marked the lowest jobless rate since the data began in 2005, as the number of unemployed decreased by 286,000 to 2.74 million. Meanwhile, total employment fell by 42,000 to 32.69 million, bringing the employment rate steady at 49.1%. By gender, male employment was unchanged at 66.8%, while female employment declined to 31.7% from 31.9%. Labor force participation declined to 53.2% from 53.7%. On the other hand, youth unemployment (ages 15–24) dropped to 14.1% in December from 15.2%.
Published on 2026-01-29

Turkish Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2005
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 7.7% in December 2025, down from a downwardly revised 8.5% in November. It marked the lowest jobless rate since the data began in 2005, as the number of unemployed decreased by 286,000 to a near 12-year low of 2.74 million. Meanwhile, total employment fell by 42,000 to 32.69 million, bringing the employment rate steady at 49.1%. By gender, male employment was unchanged at 66.8%, while female employment declined to 31.7% from 31.9%. Labor force participation declined to 53.2% from 53.7%. On the other hand, youth unemployment (ages 15–24) dropped to 14.1% in December from 15.2%, marking the lowest level since June 2001.
Published on 2026-01-29

Turkish Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2005
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 7.7% in December 2025, down from a downwardly revised 8.5% in November. It marked the lowest jobless rate since the data began in 2005, as the number of unemployed decreased by 286,000 to 2.74 million. Meanwhile, total employment fell by 42,000 to 32.69 million, bringing the employment rate steady at 49.1%. Labor force participation declined to 53.2% from 53.7%. On the other hand, youth unemployment (ages 15–24) dropped to 14.1% in December from 15.2%.
Published on 2026-01-29

Turkish Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2005
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 7.7% in December 2025, down from a downwardly revised 8.5% in November. It marked the lowest jobless rate since the data began in 2005, as the number of unemployed decreased by 286,000 to a near 12-year low of 2.74 million. Meanwhile, total employment fell by 42,000 to a 13-month high of 32.69 million, bringing the employment rate steady at 49.1%. By gender, male employment was unchanged at 66.8%, while female employment declined to 31.7% from 31.9%. Labor force participation declined to 53.2% from 53.7%. On the other hand, youth unemployment (ages 15–24) dropped to 14.1% in December from 15.2%, marking the lowest level since June 2001.
Published on 2026-01-29