Turkey internet usage reaches 92.3% according to TÜİK

Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) indicates that internet usage among the 16-74 age group in Turkey reached 92.3% in 2026, up from 90.9% the previous year. This represents a significant increase from 2005, when the usage rate was only 17.6%.

Among the most widely used digital platforms, WhatsApp leads with a 90.0% usage rate, followed by YouTube at 77.6% and Instagram at 71.1%. Gender gaps in internet access have narrowed, with usage recorded at 93.6% for men and 88.2% for women.

The research also highlights digital habits among children. In the 11-15 age group, 42.8% of regular smartphone users report checking their devices at least once every 30 minutes. Additionally, 41.9% of these children check their phones immediately before sleeping, while 28.6% check them as their first action upon waking.