Turkish Statistical Institute

Turkey 2026–2027 pension and wage adjustments

78 clusters · 195 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Economic pressures impact retirees in Zonguldak and real estate in Eskişehir

By early September 2026, economic strain intensified as TÜİK data indicated an eight-month inflation rate of 22.07% and annual rent increases of 31.79%. In Muğla, the gap between the 13.52% civil servant pension increase

Turkey export and trade expansion

84 clusters · 283 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey export growth driven by Far East and automotive sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. The “Export to Target Countries” strategy generated $94 billion in exports to 60 designated

Digital integration trends in Turkish enterprises

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Türkiye enterprises show rising digital and social media usage

Data from the 2026 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Usage Survey by the Turkish Statistical Institute indicates increasing digital integration among Turkish enterprises. Approximately 92.7% of businesses wi

Turkey education and demographic trends

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Türkiye shows significant rise in PISA 2025 education rankings

Turkey continues to see shifts in its educational performance and demographic profile. Building on previous PISA trends, the 2025 results show Turkey rising to 19th place in science, 18th in reading, and 28th in mathemat

Turkey cultural heritage and tourism statistics

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey cultural heritage assets increase to 130,632

Data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) regarding 2025 cultural heritage statistics shows growth in both tourism and the preservation of historical assets. Total visitors to museums and archaeological s

Turkish lira decline and energy market volatility Sept 2026

10 clusters · 190 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish Lira hits new lows as Dollar, Euro, and Pound reach record highs

The Turkish lira continued its decline into mid-September 2026, with major foreign currencies hitting new record highs. By September 8, the US Dollar reached approximately 48.47 TL, while the Euro rose to around 56.40 TL

Life expectancy gains and shifting labour markets in Turkey

7 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey unemployment rises as municipalities announce new job openings

Turkey’s July 2026 statistical release confirmed that average life expectancy at birth rose to 78.5 years, with women at 81.1 years and men at 75.9 years, preserving a 5.2-year gender gap. Healthy life expectancy stayed

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade and inflation trends

20 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey economic data shows rising construction costs and gold investment gains

Turkey’s economic landscape remains characterized by high inflation and mixed sectoral performance. While consumer-price inflation was 31.75% in July 2026, financial sector representatives have raised year-end inflation

Turkey minimum wage falls behind rising hunger and poverty

16 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey pension and civil servant salary increase projections

The gap between Turkey’s minimum wage and the cost of living has widened significantly through mid-2026. In July, the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) reported that the food poverty line for a four-person

Poultry and egg market trends in Turkey and Egypt

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Egypt poultry sector reaches 1.6 billion birds in production

Poultry and egg markets in Turkey and Egypt have experienced recent price fluctuations and shifts in production dynamics. In Turkey, egg prices rose by 37.8% during August, with the unit price increasing from 4.87 lira

Turkey tourism faces structural crisis and rising costs

11 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey tourism sector faces structural crisis, warns deputy

Turkey’s tourism sector showed strength through mid-2026, though economic nuances and regional security concerns emerged. In the first half of 2026, inbound tourism reached 25.8 million visitors, generating approximately

Turkish healthcare and labor union protests

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkish labor unions protest rising poverty line and healthcare disputes

The Physician Union (Hekim Birliği Sendikası) announced a three-day protest scheduled for late September 2026. The union is seeking improvements to economic and personal rights, better working conditions, and enhanced sa

Turkey R&D budget and technological investment growth

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey R&D tax incentives reach 169 billion TL in 2025

Turkey has seen a substantial increase in its central government research and development (R&D) budget, rising from 13.2 billion lira in 2017 to a projected 308.5 billion TL in 2026. Funding has grown dramatically in str

Turkey inflation forecasts rise; policy calibration underway

49 clusters · 213 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey inflation hits 31.51% in August amid rising housing costs

In mid-August 2026, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) revised its year-end inflation forecast upward from 26% to 28%, citing supply-side shocks and energy price volatility. TCMB President Fatih Karahan no

Turkish export and service sector development

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey services exports reach record $124.9 billion in 2025

Turkey is focusing on expanding its export capabilities through both financial support and service sector growth. In August 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced that Türk Eximbank aims to provide $59 billion in

Turkey corporate debt, FX exposure, and KKM phase-out

11 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking deposits reach 33.7 trillion lira

By late August 2026, Turkey’s economic distress manifested in the total evaporation of the Currency Protected Deposit (KKM) system. According to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), KKM account balances

Turkey demographic aging and population shifts

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey sees rising divorce rates and increase in grey divorces

Turkey is experiencing a significant demographic shift characterized by an aging population and declining birth rates. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) indicates that the proportion of the population ag

Turkish political developments regarding terrorism policy

7 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' process toward legal phase

The ‘Terror-free Turkey’ initiative, a state policy promoted by the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has progressed toward a critical legal and judicial phase. While MHP leaders have m

2026 record grain and sunflower harvests in China and Turkey

18 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports record agricultural output and strategic investments

China’s summer grain harvest in early July 2026 reached a historic 150.75 million tonnes, the first time output exceeded 150 million tonnes. In Turkey, the 2025–2026 season has seen record production driven by favorabl

Turkish agricultural import and production policy

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkish agricultural sector faces widespread economic pressure

Turkey continues to navigate complex agricultural challenges involving import policies, market volatility, and climate impacts. The ongoing debate regarding onion import duties persists, with local producers protesting p

Turkish social security proposals for housewives

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel announces social welfare plans and criticizes book ban

In August 2026, discussions emerged regarding legislative and political efforts to provide social security and retirement rights to housewives in Turkey. A 40-article legislative proposal was submitted to the Grand Nati

Greece tourism surge strains island services and infra

15 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Athens air traffic control faces record flight volumes

Tourism to Greece continues to outpace island capacity, with foreign arrivals up 27.1% and revenues up 37.7% in the first four months of 2026. While traditional hubs like Santorini and Mykonos face extreme pressure, trav

Turkish parliamentary investigations into child safety

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkey addresses child bullying and establishes disarmament sub-commissions

A Turkish parliamentary research commission has highlighted significant concerns regarding child safety, crime, and bullying. Initial findings presented by a commission chaired by AK Party MP Yusuf Beyazıt revealed that

Turkey demographic decline and falling fertility rates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkey primary school enrollment may fall below 1 million

Turkey is experiencing a significant demographic decline driven by falling fertility rates. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz reported that the total fertility rate reached a historic low of 1.42 children per woman in 2025, w

Turkey real estate investment shift and price trends

7 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey rental prices rise 1.9% in July 2026

By mid-August 2026, Turkey’s real estate market continued to reflect a disconnect between nominal and real values. While the average residential sale price rose to approximately 5.2 million TL, inflation-adjusted real va

Turkish housing market trends and consumer issues

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkey construction permits decline in second quarter of 2026

The Turkish housing market is undergoing structural shifts characterized by rising consumer dissatisfaction and changing buyer preferences. Data from Şikayetvar shows a 127% surge in complaints against residential constr

Turkish inland fish stocking initiatives

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Turkey economic data shows rising agricultural and foreign producer prices

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is conducting fish stocking projects across various provinces to revitalize inland water resources and support ecological sustainability. In Denizli, approximately 1.386