Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Turkey
Turkey: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 49.84 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Turkey, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Turkey 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 Turkey peaked at 52.32 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 41.16, in 2009.
Turkey ranks 141st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in Turkey, 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% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 49.84 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 55.25, 90% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 49.84 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 56, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 Turkey
More work & labour data for Turkey
- 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)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 8.78 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.51 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 95,928 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 41,171 (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 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Turkey?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Turkey was 49.84 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 52.32 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.16 in 2009.
- How does Turkey rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Turkey ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Turkey 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.