10.02.2025 10:21
The unemployment rate in Turkey decreased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, reaching 8.5% in December 2024. During this period, the number of unemployed individuals was determined to be 3 million 26 thousand.
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According to TÜİK data; the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was realized at 8.5 percent. The number of unemployed decreased by 39 thousand people compared to the previous month in December 2024, reaching 3 million 26 thousand. The unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 points, standing at 8.5 percent. The unemployment rate was estimated to be 6.9 percent for men and 11.4 percent for women.
EMPLOYMENT RATE 49.5 PERCENT
The number of employed individuals decreased by 54 thousand people compared to the previous month in December 2024, reaching 32 million 718 thousand, while the employment rate decreased by 0.1 points to 49.5 percent. This rate was 66.9 percent for men and 32.4 percent for women.
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE 54.1 PERCENT
The labor force decreased by 94 thousand people compared to the previous month in December 2024, reaching 35 million 743 thousand, while the labor force participation rate decreased by 0.1 points to 54.1 percent. The labor force participation rate was 71.9 percent for men and 36.6 percent for women.
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 16.3 PERCENT
The unemployment rate among the youth population aged 15-24 increased by 0.5 points compared to the previous month, reaching 16.3 percent. In this age group, the unemployment rate was estimated to be 13.1 percent for men and 22.1 percent for women.
AVERAGE WORKING TIME 42.9 HOURS
The average actual working time of those employed during the reference period, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, remained unchanged at 42.9 hours in December 2024 compared to the previous month.
IDLE LABOR FORCE RATE 28.2 PERCENT
The idle labor force rate, consisting of time-related underemployment, potential labor force, and unemployed individuals, remained unchanged at 28.2 percent in December 2024 compared to the previous month. The integrated rate of time-related underemployment and unemployed individuals was estimated to be 18.4 percent, while the integrated rate of unemployed and potential labor force was estimated to be 19.5 percent.
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