13.08.2025 15:05
According to the Life Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Trabzon, with a rate of 11.19%, has become "Turkey's most unhappy province" with a population of 818,023. The local people, speaking about the survey, attributed the reason for their unhappiness to the failure of Trabzonspor.
The results of the Life Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) have been announced. According to the research and the determined list, Trabzon, a significant city in the Black Sea region with a population of 818,023, has become 'Turkey's most unhappy province' with a rate of 11.19%.
BLACK SEA CITIES AT THE TOP
The research highlighted that Samsun, Ordu, and Gümüşhane in the Black Sea Region are also among the top unhappy provinces. The three largest cities in Turkey, Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, were also listed among the most unhappy provinces. Following Trabzon in the 'most unhappy province' ranking are Antalya, Izmir, and Ankara. Istanbul, with a population of 15,907,951, was determined to have an 'unhappiness' rate of 9.12%, placing it 6th on the list. The research revealed that unhappiness rates are high not only in metropolitan areas but also in medium and small-sized cities.
In the research conducted by TÜİK, Sinop from the Black Sea Region was declared the 'happiest city' with a rate of 77.7%.
The ranking of the most unhappy provinces is as follows:
Trabzon - Population: 818,023 - Rate: 11.19
Antalya - Population: 2,688,004 - Rate: 11.7
Izmir - Population: 4,462,056 - Rate: 10.65
Ankara - Population: 5,782,285 - Rate: 9.95
Samsun - Population: 1,368,488 - Rate: 9.72
Istanbul - Population: 15,907,951 - Rate: 9.12
Çorum - Population: 524,130 - Rate: 9.1
Ordu - Population: 763,190 - Rate: 8.75
Gümüşhane - Population: 144,544 - Rate: 7.68
"YOU CAN'T BE UNHAPPY IN TRABZON"
Ömer Güney, who lives in Trabzon, stated that it is impossible to be unhappy in this city, saying, "Anyone who is not happy in Trabzon is crazy. It has its highlands, villages, hills, streams, and forests. You can't be unhappy in Trabzon. If you knock on someone's door when you're hungry, they will feed you. No one even asks you a question. They host you very well. I don't believe the data. If you can't do anything, just make and eat kuymak in the morning, and you will be happy," he said.
"THE REASON IS TRABZONSPOR"
Mehmet Sinan pointed out that unhappiness is related to everything, stating, "If you ask anyone, they will say they are unhappy. Trabzonspor is always in the news, so that is the first reason. There are transfers being made. We are trying to be a normal team. Maybe the arrival of Arab tourists to the city and the slightly higher temperatures this year could also be a factor. The humidity level is constantly rising. The economic problem exists throughout Turkey. Everything has an effect," he expressed.
"I WAS SHOCKED"
Melek Sevencan, who said that people in Trabzon are cheerful and happy, stated, "We are not unhappy. Sometimes we feel unhappy, but I was shocked to hear that Trabzon was chosen as the most unhappy city. Generally, we are cheerful and happy people. We are jokers; I don't know where this came from," she said.
"THE HAPPIEST CITY IS TRABZON"
Metin Kazancı stated, "Where did this come from out of nowhere? Why should Trabzon be the most unhappy city? The happiest city is Trabzon. We are happy. We come in the morning and get to work. We laugh and have fun with the tradesmen. Whoever says this is wrong. They can't stand Trabzon," he said.