The number of unemployed persons in Turkey increased to 2981 Thousand in February of 2026 from 2848 Thousand in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Turkey averaged 2958.90 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 32158.00 32005.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 48.20 48.00 percent Feb 2026
Participation Rate 52.60 52.30 percent Feb 2026
Labour Costs 996.00 975.10 points Dec 2025
Population 86.09 85.67 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2981.00 2848.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.50 8.20 percent Feb 2026
Wages 39253.00 23789.00 TRY/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 1025.10 1015.80 points Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 15.80 14.40 percent Feb 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
2981.00 2848.00 4586.00 1806.00 2005 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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