Balıkesir ranks 8th in Turkey for governorate service satisfaction

Results from a 2026 research study regarding citizen satisfaction with governorate services across 81 Turkish provinces have been released. The survey ranks provinces based on the level of satisfaction citizens feel toward the services provided by their local governorates.

Tunceli ranked first in the country with a satisfaction rate of 75.35%. Other top-performing provinces included Kırklareli (71.09%), Burdur (70.79%), Kırşehir (70.54%), and Bartın (70.28%).

Balıkesir secured 8th place nationwide with a satisfaction rate of 69.14%. This ranking follows the tenure of Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu, who has been in office since August 18, 2023. Balıkesir's score was closely followed by Iğdır in 7th place, which recorded a 69.21% satisfaction rate.