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TurkeyTurkey Labor Force Participation Rate (%) climbed to 54.38 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Turkey Labor Force Participation Rate (%) climbed to 54.38 Percent in December 2025, up 0.18 Percent from November's 54.2 Percent reading.
Latest Release
54.379000
Actual
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Consensus
54.200000
Previous
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THE RELEASE
Labor Force Participation Rate (%) (Turkey) was reported at 54.38 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 54.20 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Labor Force Participation Rate (%) has averaged 53.96 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate MoM (Aug 3) and Inflation Rate YoY (Aug 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Labor Force Participation Rate (%) - TR
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About Labor Force Participation Rate (%) — Turkey
DEFINITION
Turkey's Labor Force Participation Rate reached 54.379% in December 2025, slightly above November 2024's 54.200%. This marks a modest increase from December 2023's 53.313%, indicating a gradual upward trend in workforce engagement. Market focus remains on how this steady rise will influence Turkey's economic policies and labor market dynamics. Updated 5/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - TR Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | TR | Unemployment Rate | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.00 | Medium |
| 07:00 | TR | Participation Rate | 52.9 | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.85 | Low |
| 07:00 | TR | Economic Confidence Index | 99.8 | 98.9 | 98.4 | 99.10 | Low |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 07:00 | TR | Tourism Revenues | 15.9 | 9.9 | 18 | 16.95 | Low |
| 07:00 | TR | Exports | 24.9 | 22.4 | 24.94 | 25.91 | Low |
| 07:00 | TR | Imports | 35.3 | 28.1 | 35.3 | 36.40 | Low |
| 07:00 | TR | Balance of Trade | -10.37 | -5.65 | -10.4 | -10.52 | Medium |
| 08:00 | TR | Tourist Arrivals YoY | -4.02 | -3.58 | -3 | -3.51 | Low |