The number of unemployed persons in Turkey decreased to 2740 Thousand in August of 2026 from 2846 Thousand in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Turkey averaged 2955.55 Thousand from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4586.00 Thousand in September of 2019 and a record low of 1806.00 Thousand in June of 2006. source: Turkish Statistical Institute



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 32507.00 32371.00 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 48.40 48.30 percent Aug 2026
Participation Rate 52.50 52.50 percent Aug 2026
Labour Costs 1347.80 1303.10 points Jun 2026
Population 86.09 85.67 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2740.00 2846.00 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.80 8.10 percent Aug 2026
Wages 34642.00 23789.00 TRY/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 1414.67 1322.72 points Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 13.00 14.10 percent Aug 2026


Turkey Unemployed Persons
In Turkey, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2740.00 2846.00 4586.00 1806.00 2005 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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