Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Türkiye
Türkiye: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 49.84 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Türkiye, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye is 49.84, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye peaked at 52.32 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 41.16, in 2009.
Türkiye ranks 141st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 52.32 | — |
| 1992 | 51.23 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 47.48 | -7.3% |
| 1994 | 49.96 | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 49.99 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 50.17 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 48.96 | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 49.16 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 48.65 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 46.7 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 45.65 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 44.44 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 43.24 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 41.29 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 41.49 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 41.54 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 41.48 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 41.74 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 41.16 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 43.01 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 44.98 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 45.36 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 45.9 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 45.51 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 46.01 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 46.33 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 47.06 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 47.38 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 45.68 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 42.85 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 45.21 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 47.5 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 48.31 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 49.43 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 49.75 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 49.83 | +0.2% |
| 2027 | 49.84 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.77 | 47.48 | 52.32 | 9 |
| 2000s | 42.87 | 41.16 | 46.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.72 | 43.01 | 47.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.84 | 42.85 | 49.84 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
More work & labour data for Türkiye
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 31,966 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 54.63 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 38,497 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.6505 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 54.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 71.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye was 49.84 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 52.32 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.16 in 2009.
- How does Türkiye rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Türkiye ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.