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TurkStat: Foreign trade deficit declines by 18.2 percent in July

TurkStat: Foreign trade deficit declines by 18.2 percent in July

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the foreign trade figures for July.

Turkey’s economy shrinks by 9.9 percent in the second quarter

Turkey’s economy shrinks by 9.9 percent in the second quarter

While Turkey’s economy grew by 4.4 percent in the first quarter 2020, it has shrunk by 9.9 percent in the second quarter, according to the TurkStat. The value added has decreased by 25 percent in services and 16.5 percent in industry.

Over 90 percent of Turkey's households have Internet access, shows TurkStat data

Over 90 percent of Turkey's households have Internet access, shows TurkStat data

According to the Information and Communication Technology Usage Survey results shared by the TurkStat, 90.7 percent of Turkey's households had access to the Internet from April 2019 to March 2020 while, 79 percent of individuals used the Internet.

Consumer confidence index falls, again

Consumer confidence index falls, again

According to the Consumer Confidence Index announced by the TurkStat for August, the consumer confidence index has dropped to 59.6 percent. In July, the index also dropped when compared with the previous month.

Turkey’s industrial production increased by only 0.1 percent annually

Turkey’s industrial production increased by only 0.1 percent annually

According to the Industrial Production Index announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for June, Turkey’s industrial production has increased by 17.6 percent monthly while it has increased by only 0.1 percent annually.

Employment decreased by 2 million 411 thousand people in a year, says TurkStat

Employment decreased by 2 million 411 thousand people in a year, says TurkStat

According to the Labor Force Statistics shared by the TurkStat, the number of unemployed dropped by 331 thousand people in May, when the effects of the pandemic were strongly felt. May also witnessed a 4.7 point annual decrease in employment rate.

Annual inflation rate increases by 11.76 percent

Annual inflation rate increases by 11.76 percent

The average prices of 253 out of 428 items in the inflation basket have increased, according to the TurkStat.

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 73.2 percent in the first six months of 2020

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Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 73.2 percent in the first six months of 2020

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat, Turkey’s exports increased by 15.7 percent and imports increased by 8.3 percent in June.

Domestic trips decline by 43 percent, people prefer "a friend's house" over hotels

TURKEY'S TOURISM DURING THE PANDEMIC

Domestic trips decline by 43 percent, people prefer "a friend's house" over hotels

In the first quarter of 2020, domestic trips and expenditures sharply decreased compared to the same period last year.

2019 witnessed over 160 thousand incidents involving a juvenile pushed into crime

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2019 witnessed over 160 thousand incidents involving a juvenile pushed into crime

According to the “Juvenile Statistics Received into Security Unit” by the TurkStat, in 2019, 57.6 percent of 206 thousand 498 juvenile victims of crime were victims of assault while 15.2 percent of them were victims of sexual offenses.

Circulation of newspapers, magazines has dropped by half in Turkey in the last 10 years

Circulation of newspapers, magazines has dropped by half in Turkey in the last 10 years

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released its “Print Media Statistics” for 2019. Both the number of magazines and newspapers and their annual circulation have dropped by 8 percent in a year.

Households in Turkey spent most on housing, rent in 2019

Households in Turkey spent most on housing, rent in 2019

The TurkStat has announced the results of the annual household budget survey.

Report: Covid-19 caused greatest loss of employment in Turkey's history

Report: Covid-19 caused greatest loss of employment in Turkey's history

The unemployment rate stood at 28.7 percent in April according to the broad definition of unemployment while women have been affected significantly more than men, the DİSK-AR report says.

TurkStat: Number of employed people has decreased by 2.5 million people in a year

TurkStat: Number of employed people has decreased by 2.5 million people in a year

According to Labor Force Statistics of the TurkStat for April, the number of unemployed people has dropped by 427 thousand to 3 million 775 thousand in a year. Employment has dropped by 2 million 585 thousand people in the meantime.

Annual inflation rate was 12.62 percent in June, says TurkStat

Annual inflation rate was 12.62 percent in June, says TurkStat

According to the figures shared by the TurkStat for June 2020, consumer price index has increased by 1.13 percent on a monthly basis and by 12.62 percent on an annual basis.

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 102 percent in May, says TurkStat

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 102 percent in May, says TurkStat

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat for May, exports and imports decreased by 40.9 percent and 27.8 percent respectively. Foreign trade deficit was 3 billion 420 million dollars last month, marking a 102.7 percent increase.

Cinema audience on decrease, theater audience on increase in Turkey

STATISTICS BY TURKSTAT

Cinema audience on decrease, theater audience on increase in Turkey

According to the Cinema and Theater Statistics shared by the TurkStat for 2019, the cinema audience in Turkey decreased by 12.8 percent in a year while theater audience increased by 0.7 percent and reached almost 8 million people.

Union: Official Figures Don't Reflect Reality, Six Million Lost Their Jobs During Pandemic

Union: Official Figures Don't Reflect Reality, Six Million Lost Their Jobs During Pandemic

The DİSK union confederation has disputed the TurkStat figures, according to which the unemployment rate has decreased in Turkey.

Unemployment Rate in March: 13.2 Percent

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Unemployment Rate in March: 13.2 Percent

According to the labor force statistics released by the TurkStat for March 2020, the unemployment rate in Turkey was 13.2 percent in March, which marks a 0.9-point decrease in comparison with the same month last year.

'15.1 Million Tons of Hazardous Waste Generated in Turkey in 2018'

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'15.1 Million Tons of Hazardous Waste Generated in Turkey in 2018'

Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released “Statistics on Environment” for 2018. The figures shared by the Institute have shown that the energy sector accounted for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 with 71.6 percent.

TurkStat Survey: 21 Percent of Turkey is Obese

TurkStat Survey: 21 Percent of Turkey is Obese

According to the “Turkey Health Survey” of the TurkStat, the upper respiratory tract infections were the most common diseases among children aged 0-6 with 35.9 percent in 2019. They were followed by diarrhea and lower respiratory tract infections.

Inflation Rate Exceeds Expectations in May, Climbs to 11.39 Percent

Inflation Rate Exceeds Expectations in May, Climbs to 11.39 Percent

The monthly inflation rate was 1.36 percent as the prices of 282 out of 482 items in the inflation basket increased in May.

Turkey's Economy Grows 4.5 Percent in First Quarter

Turkey's Economy Grows 4.5 Percent in First Quarter

The negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic was limited on the growth as the first case was confirmed in Turkey on March 11.

Only 56.7 Percent of Young People are Happy, Says TurkStat Survey

Only 56.7 Percent of Young People are Happy, Says TurkStat Survey

According to the “youth” statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the young population in the age group of 15-24 is 12 million 955 thousand 672 in Turkey, which accounts for 15.6 percent of the entire population.

Industrial Production Drops by 7.1 Percent in a Month Amid Pandemic Measures

Industrial Production Drops by 7.1 Percent in a Month Amid Pandemic Measures

According to the industrial production statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for March, industrial production in Turkey has decreased by 2 percent annually and by 7.1 percent monthly.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate Stood at 13.6 Percent in February

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate Stood at 13.6 Percent in February

The unemployment decreased by 1.1 percent compared to the same month last year.

Average Household Size Shrinks, One-Person Households Increase in Turkey

Average Household Size Shrinks, One-Person Households Increase in Turkey

The TurkStat has released the 2019 family and housing statistics on the family in the country.

Turkey’s Foreign Trade Deficit Increased by 181.6 Percent in March

Turkey’s Foreign Trade Deficit Increased by 181.6 Percent in March

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics shared by the TurkStat, exports decreased by 17.8 percent in March 2020 in comparison with the same month last year, imports have increased by 3.1 percent when compared with March 2019.

Unemployment Rate Stands at 13.8 Percent in January

Unemployment Rate Stands at 13.8 Percent in January

The TurkStat has announced the labor force statistics for January.

‘TurkStat’s Child Labor Survey is Not Realistic as it Does Not Cover Syrian Children’’

‘TurkStat’s Child Labor Survey is Not Realistic as it Does Not Cover Syrian Children’’

Nail Dertli from Fişek Institute Science and Action Foundation for Working Children and lawyer Fırat Çiçek from Children’s Rights Center of İstanbul Bar have spoken to bianet about the “Child Labor Survey” announced by the TurkStat after 7 years.

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There are 720 Thousand Child Workers in Turkey

TURKSTAT CHILD LABOR SURVEY

There are 720 Thousand Child Workers in Turkey

The TurkStat has shared “Working Child Statistics” after seven years. The data shared by the institute have shown that there are 720 thousand child workers in the 5-17 age group in Turkey, 4.4 percent of whom are between the ages of 5 and 11.

Unemployment Increases by Almost a Million in a Year: 4,469,000 People Unemployed

Unemployment Increases by Almost a Million in a Year: 4,469,000 People Unemployed

According to the labor force statistics shared by the TurkStat, unemployment has increased by 2.7 percentage points and hit 13.7 percent. The number of unemployed has increased by 932 thousand in a year, reaching 4 million 469 people in 2019.

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