Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Türkiye
Türkiye: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 45.37 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Türkiye, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye is 45.37, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye peaked at 53.77 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 43, in 1991.
That places Türkiye 46th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43.39 | — |
| 1991 | 43 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 44.01 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 47.85 | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 45.35 | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 45.88 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 46.27 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 47.45 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 47.2 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 47.3 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 50.05 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 50.18 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 50.42 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 51.67 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 53.69 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 53.57 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 53.73 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 53.77 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 53.11 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 52.12 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 51.2 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 50.14 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 50.04 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 49.16 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 49.49 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 48.7 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 48 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 47.17 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 46.79 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 47.05 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 50.67 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 48.64 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 46.95 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 46.69 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 45.8 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 45.62 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 45.48 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 45.37 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.77 | 43 | 47.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.23 | 50.05 | 53.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.77 | 46.79 | 51.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.9 | 45.37 | 50.67 | 8 |
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More gender data for Türkiye
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 16,631 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.16 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 508,403 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 533,517 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 509,261 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 534,655 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 511,701 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 537,315 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 527,514 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 552,019 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Türkiye was 45.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 53.77 in 2007.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 in 1991.
- How does Türkiye rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Türkiye ranks 46th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.