Jobless rate escalates to 8.6% during the second quarter period
In the second quarter of 2025, Turkey's unemployment rate took a significant leap, rising to 8.6%. This increase was reflected in the number of unemployed persons aged 15 and over, which climbed by 106,000, reaching 3.03 million.
The employment landscape in Turkey experienced a mixed picture during this period. While the services sector added 174,000 jobs, employment in agriculture fell by 95,000, and industry saw a decline of 156,000 jobs. Construction, however, managed to gain 36,000 jobs. As a result, the total number of employed persons in Turkey decreased by 41,000, reaching 32.44 million.
The employment rate among women in Turkey remained lower than that among men, with women accounting for 32.1% of the employed workforce, compared to 66.1% for men. The unemployment rate for women was 11.6%, higher than the 7% rate for men. The youth unemployment rate for young women stood at 23.7%, more than double the 11.7% rate for young men.
The labor force participation in Turkey was 71.1% for men and 36.3% for women. Despite the lower participation rate, the total labor force in Turkey increased by 65,000 to 35.47 million.
It's important to note that the institution responsible for publishing the labor market statistics showing the rising unemployment risk in Turkey in the second quarter of 2025 is not explicitly mentioned in the search results provided. While such data are typically released by official national statistical agencies or international labor organisations, the specific source for Turkey's 2025 Q2 labor statistics could not be identified in the results.
This rise in unemployment underscores the need for continued efforts to support employment growth and address the unique challenges faced by specific demographics, particularly young women and women overall, in the Turkish labor market.
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