LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey

Turkey: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to was 16.83 in 2013. ▲ Rising

Latest (2013)
16.83
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
8th
of 56 countries
All-time high
21.85
in 2009
All-time low
13.36
in 2004
Years of data
10
2004–2013

LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey, 2004–2013

051015202004200820132004: 13.42005: 16.32006: 17.72007: 16.82008: 18.22009: 21.92010: 19.62011: 16.82012: 15.82013: 16.8

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2013, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey stood at 16.83.

The figure is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey peaked at 21.85 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 13.36, in 2004.

Turkey ranks 8th of 56 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey, year by year

Annual values for LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to 54 (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Turkey, 2004 to 2013.
Year Value Change
2004 13.36
2005 16.27 +21.8%
2006 17.69 +8.7%
2007 16.75 -5.3%
2008 18.24 +8.9%
2009 21.85 +19.8%
2010 19.58 -10.4%
2011 16.79 -14.3%
2012 15.79 -6.0%
2013 16.83 +6.6%

Turkey compared with similar countries

  • Turkey's 16.83 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.51, 1.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Turkey's 16.83 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.46, 1.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.36 13.36 21.85 6
2010s 17.25 15.79 19.58 4

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 5 Serbia 18.32 compare
  2. 6 Chile 18.28
  3. 7 Spain 17.28 compare
  4. 9 Uruguay 16.41 compare
  5. 10 Italy 16.15
  6. 11 France 16.02

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey?
Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to in Turkey was 16.83 in 2013, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 21.85 in 2009.
What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 13.36 in 2004.
How does Turkey rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to?
Turkey ranks 8th out of 56 countries with data for 2013.
Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Turkey data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to 54 (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization for persons ages 25 to 54 (previous ILO definition - ICLS13)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
56 places, 849 data points, 2000–2025
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With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force, in this case for persons of prime age (i.e., persons ages 25 to 54), that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. For more information, refer to the Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Indicators (GEND) database description.