The number of unemployed persons in Turkey decreased to 2688 Thousand in June of 2026 from 2856 Thousand in May of 2026, marking the lowest level since February 2014. Unemployed Persons in Turkey averaged 2956.72 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 32733.00 32506.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 48.90 48.60 percent Jun 2026
Participation Rate 52.90 52.80 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 1302.70 996.00 points Mar 2026
Population 86.09 85.67 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2688.00 2856.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.60 8.10 percent Jun 2026
Wages 34642.00 23789.00 TRY/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 1321.30 1025.10 points Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.80 14.60 percent Jun 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
2688.00 2856.00 4586.00 1806.00 2005 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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