Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Türkiye

Türkiye: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 49.05 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
49.05
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
69th
of 78 countries
All-time high
54.28
in 2000
All-time low
41.17
in 2009
Years of data
18
2000–2025

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Türkiye, 2000–2025

02040602000201220252000: 54.32009: 41.22010: 432011: 452012: 45.42013: 45.92014: 45.52015: 462016: 46.32017: 47.12018: 47.42019: 45.72020: 42.82021: 45.22022: 47.52023: 48.32024: 49.52025: 49

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Türkiye is 49.05, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Türkiye peaked at 54.28 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 41.17, in 2009.

Türkiye ranks 69th of 78 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Türkiye, 2000 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2000 54.28
2009 41.17 -24.2%
2010 43 +4.5%
2011 44.99 +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 42.84 -6.2%
2021 45.2 +5.5%
2022 47.55 +5.2%
2023 48.35 +1.7%
2024 49.48 +2.3%
2025 49.05 -0.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 47.72 41.17 54.28 2
2010s 45.72 43 47.38 10
2020s 47.08 42.84 49.48 6

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 66 Cape Verde 51.81 compare
  2. 67 Croatia 51.44 compare
  3. 68 Armenia 51.23 compare
  4. 70 Romania 48.26 compare
  5. 71 Greece 48.21 compare
  6. 72 Italy 46.84 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Türkiye?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Türkiye was 49.05 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 54.28 in 2000.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 41.17 in 2009.
How does Türkiye rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Türkiye ranks 69th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. 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 (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
78 places, 1,396 data points, 1987–2026
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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 International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.