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TurkeyTurkey Unemployment (% of Labor Force) fell to 8.52 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Turkey Unemployment (% of Labor Force) fell to 8.52 Percent in December 2025, down 0.28 Percent from November's 8.8 Percent reading.
Latest Release
8.520000
Actual
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Consensus
8.800000
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THE RELEASE
Unemployment (% of Labor Force) (Turkey) was reported at 8.52 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 8.80 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Unemployment (% of Labor Force) has averaged 8.90 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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Unemployment (% of Labor Force) - TR
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About Unemployment (% of Labor Force) — Turkey
DEFINITION
Turkey's Unemployment (% of Labor Force) for December 2025 came in at 8.520000%, down from November 2024's 8.800000%, indicating a continued decline in joblessness. The decrease from 8.8% to 8.52% signals a modest improvement in labor market conditions. Market participants will watch upcoming economic data for further labor trends amid steady central bank policies. 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 typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - TR Events
| 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 |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 07:00 | TR | Producer Price Index YoY | 28.09 | 27.4 | 27.45 | Low | |
| 07:00 | TR | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.99 | 1.83 | 2.28 | Medium | |
| 07:00 | TR | Producer Price Index MoM | 1.8 | 1 | 1.30 | Low | |
| 07:00 | TR | Inflation Rate YoY | 32.11 | 31.8 | 32.36 | Medium | |
| 07:00 | TR | Istanbul Chamber of Industry Manufacturing PMI | 47.1 | 47.5 | 46.25 | Low | |