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Parliamentary inquiry into unemployment in Turkey

Parliamentary inquiry into unemployment in Turkey

26 MPs of the main opposition CHP have underlined that difference between the labor force statistics unveiled by the state agency TurkStat and DİSK labor confederation and requested that the real unemployment in Turkey be inquired by the Parliament.

Turkey’s unemployment rate according to TurkStat: 13.4 percent

Turkey’s unemployment rate according to TurkStat: 13.4 percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released its Labor Force Statistics for February 2021. The number of unemployed persons has increased by 250 thousand people when compared to the previous month, says the report.

Turkey saw over 1.2 million decrease in employment in 2020

TURKSTAT

Turkey saw over 1.2 million decrease in employment in 2020

The Turkish Statistical Institute has shared the labor force statistics for 2020. The number of unemployed was 4 million 61 thousand 408 thousand in 2020, which marked a 0.5 point increase when compared to the previous year.

Number of unemployed dropped by 1,000 people, says TurkStat

Number of unemployed dropped by 1,000 people, says TurkStat

According to the “Labor Force Statistics” announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the number of unemployed people was 3 million 861 thousand in Turkey in January.

Number of unemployed according to TurkStat: 4 million

Number of unemployed according to TurkStat: 4 million

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for October 2020. According to the TurkStat, the unemployment rate was 12.7 percent in October, which marked a 1.1 percentage point annual decrease.

11 January 2021

‘Turkey’s unemployment rate is not 12.7 percent, but 26.4 percent’

DISK REFUTES TURKSTAT DATA

‘Turkey’s unemployment rate is not 12.7 percent, but 26.4 percent’

The Research Center of the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK) has shared its own statistics on unemployment in Turkey, refuting the recent labor force statistics released by the state agency TurkStat.

10 December 2020

Unemployment rate according to Turkey's state agency: 12.7 percent

Unemployment rate according to Turkey's state agency: 12.7 percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for September 2020. According to the TurkStat, the unemployment rate was 12.7 percent in September, which marked a 1.1 percentage point decrease.

10 December 2020

TurkStat: Unemployment rate decreased in August

TurkStat: Unemployment rate decreased in August

The labor force also decreased by 1.4 million compared to the same month last year, according to the TurkStat.

10 November 2020

‘Number of hopeless unemployed has increased by 117 percent’

REPORT BY DİSK CONFEDERATION

‘Number of hopeless unemployed has increased by 117 percent’

The Research Center of the DİSK Confederation has released its September Report on Unemployment and Employment in Turkey. The report has shown that women’s labor force and employment have decreased by 7.5 and 6.3 percent respectively.

12 October 2020

Unemployment rate in Turkey according to state agency: 13.4 percent

Unemployment rate in Turkey according to state agency: 13.4 percent

According to the Labor Force Statistics shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the unemployment rate was 13.4 percent and the employment rate was 43.5 percent in Turkey in July 2020.

12 October 2020

‘De facto unemployment rate of women is 32 percent in Turkey’

‘De facto unemployment rate of women is 32 percent in Turkey’

In a recent report, the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey (KAGİDER) has documented that the pandemic has led to a further decrease in women’s employment in Turkey, where women’s employment has dropped by 795 thousand in 3 months.

18 September 2020

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.

Youth Unemployment Rate Stood at 25 Percent in December

Youth Unemployment Rate Stood at 25 Percent in December

The TurkStat has released labor force statistics for December 2019.

Number of Unemployed in October 2019: 4 Million 396 Thousand People

Number of Unemployed in October 2019: 4 Million 396 Thousand People

The TurkStat has announced the Labor Force Statistics for October 2019. Marking a 1.8-point increase in comparison with last October and a 0.4-point decrease when compared to September 2019, the unemployment rate is 13.4 percent.

10 January 2020

TurkStat: Unemployment Increases by 1 Million 21 Thousand People in a Year

TurkStat: Unemployment Increases by 1 Million 21 Thousand People in a Year

According to the labor force statistics shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for May 2019, the number of unemployed was 4 million 157 thousand people and unemployment rate was 12.8 percent.

Unemployment Increases by 366 Thousand People in a Month

Unemployment Increases by 366 Thousand People in a Month

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for January 2019. Accordingly, the rate of unemployment across Turkey has increased to 14.7 percent, accounting for a total of 4 million 668 thousand people without a job.

Number of Unemployed Tops 4 Million

Number of Unemployed Tops 4 Million

The TurkStat has announced the employment figures for December 2018. Accordingly, the unemployment rate his increased to 13.5 percent and the number of unemployed has become 4 million and 320 thousand.

Youth Unemployment on the Rise in 2 Countries in Europe, One of Them Turkey

Youth Unemployment on the Rise in 2 Countries in Europe, One of Them Turkey

The unemployment rate among young adults (age 15-24) has been gradually increasing in Turkey. In fact, there are only two countries in Europe, whose youth unemployment rates are constantly rising: Iceland and Turkey.

23 January 2019 Hikmet Adal

Increase in Unemployment Rate Continues in September: 11.4 Percent

Increase in Unemployment Rate Continues in September: 11.4 Percent

According to the statistics announced by TurkStat, the number of unemployed people has increased by 330 thousand in September compared to the same period last year. The unemployment rate has become 11.4 percent after increasing by 0.8 points.

17 December 2018

Unemployment Rate Still on the Increase in August: 11.1 Percent

Unemployment Rate Still on the Increase in August: 11.1 Percent

The labor force statistics announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute have shown that though the public employment increased by 20.2 percent in August, the unemployment rate continued its upward trend with 11.1 percent.

15 November 2018

Number of Unemployed Increases by 64 Thousand People in June

Number of Unemployed Increases by 64 Thousand People in June

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the workforce statistics for June 2018. The number of the unemployed has increased by 64 thousand people in June and become 3 million 315 thousand people.

17 September 2018

TurkStat: Unemployment in May is 9.7 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment in May is 9.7 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that unemployment in May 2018 has fallen by 0.5 points compared to the same month last year and become 9.7 percent. The women’s participation in labor force has increased by 0.5 points.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in March is 10.1 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in March is 10.1 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that the unemployment rate in March 2018 has fallen by 1.6 points in comparison with the same month last year and has become 10.1 percent. The youth unemployment has been measured as 17.7 percent.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in February is 10.6 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in February is 10.6 Percent

The unemployment figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute have shown that the unemployment rate in February 2018 has fallen by two points in comparison with the same month last year and has become 10.6 percent.

Youth Unemployment on Decrease, Women Employment Increases

Youth Unemployment on Decrease, Women Employment Increases

As of October 2017, the number of unemployed has become 3 million 287 thousand people with a 1.5% increase. The women employment shows increase by 1.1 points compared to October 2016.

15 January 2018

The Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2% in May, But Is Unemployment Really Falling

The Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2% in May, But Is Unemployment Really Falling

The state-run Anadolu Agency has stated that the unemployment rate in May decreased by 0.3% compared to the previous month. How should these unemployment rates be read?

Number of Unemployed Rises to 3,647,000 in October 2016

Number of Unemployed Rises to 3,647,000 in October 2016

According to Turkish Statistical Institute, the unemployment rate has risen by 1.3% and reached 11.8% in October 2016. The year on year unemployment has risen by 500,000 and reached 3,647,000.

16 January 2017

Number of Unemployed Rises by 354,000 in July 2016

Number of Unemployed Rises by 354,000 in July 2016

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, the year on year number of unemployed has risen by 354,000 among the people older than 15.

17 October 2016

Unemployment Hits 6-Month High

Unemployment Hits 6-Month High

Unemployment rate sustaining its upward trend has increased to 10.3% from 10.1% declared in August.

15 December 2015

Unemployment Increased to 14 Percent in 2009

UNEMPLOYMENT

Unemployment Increased to 14 Percent in 2009

The Turkish Statistical Institute announced the official unemployment figures for 2009. With almost 3.5 million jobless people 14 percent of the population is out of work. Almost half of all Turkish employees work off the record without social security.

4 March 2010 Tolga Korkut

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