Turkey’s Economic Confidence Index rose to 101.3 in September 2026 from 100.6 in August, remaining above the 100 threshold for a second consecutive month and reaching its highest level since June 2023. This signaled a more positive outlook, with notable improvements seen in retail and consumer confidence. The retail trade confidence index rose 1.1% from a month earlier to 111.3, while the consumer confidence index increased 1.3% to 91.9, although it remained below the 100 mark. The manufacturing confidence index edged up 0.1% to 102.5, while the services confidence index was unchanged at 111.9. In contrast, the construction confidence index decreased 0.2% to 83.0, staying well below the neutral threshold. source: Turkish Statistical Institute

Economic Optimism Index in Turkey increased to 101.30 points in September from 100.60 points in August of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in Turkey averaged 99.96 points from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 115.00 points in January of 2011 and a record low of 50.60 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Economic Optimism Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Turkey Economic Confidence Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Economic Optimism Index in Turkey increased to 101.30 points in September from 100.60 points in August of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in Turkey is expected to be 100.60 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Turkey Economic Confidence Index is projected to trend around 103.50 points in 2027 and 104.20 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-28 07:00 AM
Economic Confidence Index
Aug 100.6 99.8 99.6
2026-09-29 07:00 AM
Economic Confidence Index
Sep 101.3 100.6 100.6
2026-10-30 07:00 AM
Economic Confidence Index
Oct 101.3 101


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 91.90 90.80 points Sep 2026
Consumer Spending 401395174.00 400744779.00 TRY Thousand Jun 2026
Economic Confidence Index 101.30 100.60 points Sep 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.20 0.50 percent Jul 2026
Retail Sales YoY 10.40 11.50 percent Jul 2026


Turkey Economic Confidence Index
In Turkey, economic confidence index is a composite index that encapsulates consumers’ and producers’ evaluations, expectations and tendencies about general economic situation. The index is combined by means of a weighted aggregation of normalized sub-indices of consumer confidence, seasonally adjusted real sector (manufacturing industry), services, retail trade and construction confidence indices. The economic confidence index indicates an optimistic outlook about the general economic situation when the index is above 100, on contrary it indicates a pessimistic outlook when it is below 100.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
101.30 100.60 115.00 50.60 2007 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Turkey Economic Confidence Hits Highest Since Mid-2023
Turkey’s Economic Confidence Index rose to 101.3 in September 2026 from 100.6 in August, remaining above the 100 threshold for a second consecutive month and reaching its highest level since June 2023. This signaled a more positive outlook, with notable improvements seen in retail and consumer confidence. The retail trade confidence index rose 1.1% from a month earlier to 111.3, while the consumer confidence index increased 1.3% to 91.9, although it remained below the 100 mark. The manufacturing confidence index edged up 0.1% to 102.5, while the services confidence index was unchanged at 111.9. In contrast, the construction confidence index decreased 0.2% to 83.0, staying well below the neutral threshold.
2026-09-29
Turkey Economic Sentiment Turns Positive
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index rose to 100.6 in August 2026 from 99.8 in the previous month, topping the 100 threshold for the first time since February. The headline index held above the 100 mark, indicating that economic sentiment pointed to a slightly optimistic outlook. The improvement was mainly driven by stronger consumer confidence, which rose 1.0% from a month earlier to 90.8, while manufacturing confidence increased 1.2% to 102.4, moving further above the 100 mark. In contrast, confidence in the services sector slipped 0.1% to 111.9, while retail trade confidence fell 0.8% to 110.1, although both remained above the threshold. Meanwhile, construction confidence remained weak, declining 0.4% to 83.1 and staying well below the 100 mark.
2026-08-28
Turkey Economic Sentiment Improves in July
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index rose to 99.8 in July 2026 from 98.9 in the previous month, reaching its highest level since February and moving closer to the 100 threshold that separates optimism from pessimism. The improvement was driven by improving consumer confidence, which rose 2.2% to 89.8, alongside gains in the services sector (+1.4% to 112.0) and construction (+0.6% to 83.5). In contrast, confidence in the manufacturing sector slipped 0.8% to 101.2, while retail trade confidence fell 1.6% to 111.0. Despite the overall improvement, the headline index remained below the 100 mark, indicating that economic sentiment continued to point to a slightly pessimistic outlook.
2026-07-30