Turkish Statistical Institute

Turkey tourism industry growth and targets

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Turkey tourism data shows rising domestic spending and falling hotel prices

Turkey is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, with total overnight stays rising 11.8 percent to 181.6 million between January and August 2026. This growth is largely driven by domestic travelers, whose overnight

Turkey minimum wage and salary projections amid inflation

38 clusters · 164 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Turkey minimum wage projections for 2027

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

Turkey trade expansion and manufacturing growth

105 clusters · 312 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Turkey agricultural exports show mixed results in first nine months

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. By September 2026, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that annualized exports reached $283

Poultry and egg market trends in Turkey and Egypt

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Poultry prices in Egypt show variation on October 25

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 t

Turkey pension reform and retirement equity debate

21 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkish Parliament receives proposals to increase retiree pensions

The debate over Turkey’s pension system has escalated into a broader movement for economic reform and social justice. Following the Constitutional Court (AYM) Commission’s decision to admit an individual application rega

Turkey renewable surge, EV boom, and infrastructure gaps

55 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey electricity production led by hydroelectric power

Turkey’s energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) adoption continued to evolve through the third quarter of 2026. While the broader automotive market experienced a contraction—with automobile sales falling 15.45% and

Turkey enacts 2026-2030 AI Action Plan and growth zones

29 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches AI-supported Cyber Vatan Program for 2027

Turkey has officially enacted its 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan via Presidential Circular. The strategy is built on four pillars—‘Recognize, Utilize, Produce, and Manage’—and aims to generate over 1 trill

Turkey internet and social media usage trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports high social media and internet usage rates

Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) shows that internet usage among the 16-74 age group in Turkey reached 92.3% in 2026, an increase from 90.9% the previous year. WhatsApp is the most widely used platform

Istanbul rental market and TOKİ social housing

11 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey social housing project reaches 80,000 completed units

The rental housing market in Istanbul faces pressure from strict tenant screening and urban transformation. Landlords have increasingly implemented rigorous processes, requesting sensitive personal data, Findeks credit r

Turkish economic and political volatility

11 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey economic challenges: High interest rates and calls for reform

Turkey continues to navigate significant economic and political volatility. While previous years were marked by unconventional interest rate cuts, recent efforts have focused on stabilizing the economy through higher rat

Turkey tobacco and health policy developments

9 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey Health Minister warns of rising youth smoking rates

The Turkish Ministry of Health is advancing a legislative package to combat rising smoking rates and protect minors. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu has noted that tobacco-related illnesses are linked to nearly 60% of de

Turkish financial services sector growth and trends

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking sector sees rise in credit and deposits

Data from 2025 indicates significant expansion within the Turkish financial sector. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the value added by financial intermediary institutions reached 2.993 trillion TL,

Higher education migration trends in Bulgaria and Turkey

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey brain drain rate for higher education graduates rises to 2.2%

Recent data highlights shifting patterns in international student mobility and graduate migration within the region. In Bulgaria, Turkey has emerged as the primary destination for students studying abroad, accounting for

Turkish business formation and closure trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey company formations and closures rise in September

Data from the first nine months of 2026 indicates a rise in small business closures in Turkey, with 93,095 closures recorded—an 11.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Confederation of Turkish Trad

Turkish agricultural production and export trends

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey projects significant increase in 2026 crop production

The Turkish agricultural sector is experiencing varied trends across different product categories. Early reports for the 2026/27 season indicate rising citrus volumes, particularly for lemons and pomelos, which may lead

Turkish automotive market contraction and EV trends

9 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey maintains position as Europe's sixth largest auto market

The Turkish automotive market continues to face stagnation and contraction. Following a 20.1 percent decline in new motor vehicle registrations in August 2026, the downward trend intensified in September. Total sales for

Turkish real estate and economic market trends

7 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey housing market shows rise in new home sales amid falling second-hand demand

The Turkish housing and real estate markets continue to face a disconnect between nominal price growth and inflation. While nominal prices have increased in TL terms, real housing prices have continued to decline. Data f

Agricultural production and economic challenges in Turkey

14 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkish farmers face rising costs and falling incomes

Agricultural activities continue across Turkey, but producers face intensifying economic distress as production costs outpace revenues. In Adana, the corn harvest has commenced with an expected yield of 1.15 million tons

Turkish financial market volatility and investment shifts

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Foreign investors sell Turkish equities and bonds for third consecutive week

In early October, the Turkish Treasury scheduled several debt securities auctions to meet financing needs, involving various currencies. During this period, government debt securities were reported to have provided the h

Turkish banking trends and TCMB policy rate cut

18 clusters · 159 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye cuts policy rate to 36 percent

Turkish financial institutions and business leaders continue to navigate shifting credit availability and interest rate environments. Following the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) decision to maintain its

Turkey 2026–2027 pension, wage, and budget outlook

83 clusters · 229 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Legislative proposal to index minimum pensions to net minimum wage

As of late October 2026, focus remains on January 2027 salary and pension adjustments for millions of civil servants and retirees in Türkiye. While previous updates noted a potential gap between official inflation and pu

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade, inflation, and labor

28 clusters · 179 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey employment and job vacancy data shows sector shifts

Turkey’s economic landscape is defined by high inflation and a shifting labor market. While consumer-price inflation was 31.75% in July 2026, financial sector year-end forecasts have risen to 30.47%. Food prices have ris

Turkey tourism faces structural crisis and rising costs

16 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkish hotel industry faces shrinking profit margins

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

School attacks and rising juvenile crime in Turkey

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Türkiye reports 51.5% increase in juvenile crime over ten years

Following armed incidents in schools across various Turkish cities, including Kahramanmaraş, Şanlıurfa, Manisa, Başakşehir, and Esenyurt, experts have raised concerns regarding the causes and psychological consequences o

Turkey housing market sales trends

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Türkiye real estate: New home and mortgage sales rise as total market declines

Housing market data from Turkey indicates fluctuations in sales volumes across different regions and property types. In August 2026, Yozgat reported 698 residential property sales, with second-hand homes outperforming ne

Turkish lira decline and energy market volatility Oct 2026

17 clusters · 209 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Global markets react to US inflation and Turkish Lira risks

The Turkish lira continued its decline into early October 2026, with the US Dollar reaching a new historical peak, testing the 49.1630 level. This upward momentum is driven by increasing geopolitical risks and shifting i

Turkish education trends and societal impacts

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Education reform in Turkey shifts family planning preferences

Recent data and academic research highlight the evolving landscape of education and its societal impacts in Turkey. Statistical data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) indicates that the expected years of sch

Turkey demographic and housing market shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey experiences rapid demographic shift as population ages

Turkey is undergoing significant demographic and structural changes. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) indicates a shrinking average household size, which fell from 4 people in 2008 to 3.08 in 2025, driv

Turkey construction sector economic decline

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey construction sector slows as concrete activity index hits 98

The Turkish construction sector is experiencing rising costs and declining activity. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows that construction costs increased by 29.59% over the last year, with labor costs risi

Turkish rental demand rises as political pressure mounts

9 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Türkiye rent increases reach 49.6%, far exceeding EU average

The Turkish housing market continues to face a widening gap between nominal price growth and real value due to high inflation. As of August 2026, the Housing Price Index (HPI) rose by 0.9% month-on-month to 236.8. While