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Turkey’s Economy Shrinks by 2.6 Percent in First Quarter of 2019

Turkey’s Economy Shrinks by 2.6 Percent in First Quarter of 2019

According to the economic growth figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkey’s economy has shrunk by 2.6 percent in the first three months of 2019. The construction sector has shrunk by 10.9 percent in this period.

Number of Performances in Opera and Ballet Halls Falls by 5.3 Percent in a Year

TURKISH STATISTICAL INSTITUTE (TURKSTAT) DATA

Number of Performances in Opera and Ballet Halls Falls by 5.3 Percent in a Year

According to the figures shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the number of shows performed in opera and ballet halls across Turkey in 2017-2018 was 648, which marks a 5.3-percent decrease in comparison with the previous season.

TurkStat: Child Labor Increased in 2018

TurkStat: Child Labor Increased in 2018

The rates of schooling and labor participation increased, child population and early marriage of girls decreased last year, the TurkStat has announced.

Unemployment Increases by 366 Thousand People in a Month

Unemployment Increases by 366 Thousand People in a Month

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for January 2019. Accordingly, the rate of unemployment across Turkey has increased to 14.7 percent, accounting for a total of 4 million 668 thousand people without a job.

Inflation Exceeds Expectations in March: 19.71 Percent

Inflation Exceeds Expectations in March: 19.71 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the consumer and producer inflation figures for March. Accordingly, while the consumer inflation has increased by 1.03 percent since February, the annual inflation has been 19.71 percent.

Is Poverty the Fate of Muş, Ağrı and Urfa?

ANALYSIS BY SİNAN OK

Is Poverty the Fate of Muş, Ağrı and Urfa?

It can be commented that the politics oriented towards the region, including in the AKP era, is in a historical failure. The fact that a peaceful solution is not provided for the Kurdish question has been evolving into a punishment with impoverishment.

27 March 2019 Sinan Ok

Annual Inflation in January 2019 Announced: 20.35 Percent

Annual Inflation in January 2019 Announced: 20.35 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institution has announced the inflation figures for January 2019. While the consumer inflation has increased by 1.06 percent in comparison with previous month, it has increased by 20.35 percent in comparison with January 2018.

4 February 2019

Unemployment Rate Continues to Increase in October, Reaches 11.6 Percent

Unemployment Rate Continues to Increase in October, Reaches 11.6 Percent

The TurkStat has announced the labor force statistics for October 2018. The number of the unemployed has increased by 501 thousand and reached 3 million 788 thousand in October, compared to the same period last year.

15 January 2019

Number of Emigrants in TurkStat Report Does Not Confirm Presidency

Number of Emigrants in TurkStat Report Does Not Confirm Presidency

In response to a NYT article, which stated that more than a quarter of a million of people emigrated from Turkey in 2017, the Presidency has indicated that the actual figure is 113 thousand 326. What does the report of Turkish Statistical Institute say?

Presidency Contradicts New York Times: Number of Emigrants Not Over Quarter Million

Presidency Contradicts New York Times: Number of Emigrants Not Over Quarter Million

Presidency has released a statement refuting an article published on the New York Times regarding the number of people who have emigrated from Turkey: “The number of emigrants in 2017 is not over quarter of a million, but 113 thousand and 326 people.”

Annual Inflation in 2018: 20.30 Percent

Annual Inflation in 2018: 20.30 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the inflation figures for December and 2018. While the consumer inflation has fallen by 0.40 percent in December, the annual consumer inflation has become 20.30 percent in 2018.

Increase in Unemployment Rate Continues in September: 11.4 Percent

Increase in Unemployment Rate Continues in September: 11.4 Percent

According to the statistics announced by TurkStat, the number of unemployed people has increased by 330 thousand in September compared to the same period last year. The unemployment rate has become 11.4 percent after increasing by 0.8 points.

17 December 2018

Economy of Turkey Grows by 1.6 Percent in Third Quarter of 2018

Economy of Turkey Grows by 1.6 Percent in Third Quarter of 2018

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that the economy of Turkey has grown by 1.6 percent in the third quarter of 2018. In the same period last year, the economic growth rate of the country was announced as 11.1 percent by the institute.

10 December 2018

Number of Children Sent to Prison Increases by 109 Percent in 2017

Number of Children Sent to Prison Increases by 109 Percent in 2017

In 2017, 2 thousand and 56 children were sent to prison in Turkey. It is also known that around 3 thousand children have been currently behind bars and 16 thousand children have been on probation across Turkey.

5 December 2018

Inflation on Monthly Basis Falls for First Time Since 2017: 1.44 Percent

Inflation on Monthly Basis Falls for First Time Since 2017: 1.44 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the inflation figures for November. While the consumer inflation has fallen by 1.44 percent in comparison with October 2018, it has increased by 21.62 percent in comparison with November 2017.

3 December 2018

Turkey's Foreign Trade Deficit Falls by 93.8 Percent in October

Turkey's Foreign Trade Deficit Falls by 93.8 Percent in October

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the foreign trade statistics in October. The foreign trade deficit of Turkey has decreased by 93.8 percent in October 2018.

30 November 2018

Unemployment Rate Still on the Increase in August: 11.1 Percent

Unemployment Rate Still on the Increase in August: 11.1 Percent

The labor force statistics announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute have shown that though the public employment increased by 20.2 percent in August, the unemployment rate continued its upward trend with 11.1 percent.

15 November 2018

Inflation Hits 15-Year High: 25.24 Percent

Inflation Hits 15-Year High: 25.24 Percent

Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the inflation figures for October. Consumer inflation has increased by 25.24 percent in comparison with the same month last year, hitting a 15-year high. Annual producer inflation has been measured as 45.01 percent.

5 November 2018

88 Thousand More People Unemployed in July

88 Thousand More People Unemployed in July

According to the figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the number of unemployed in July 2018 has increased by 88 thousand people in comparison with the same period last year and become 3 million 531 thousand people.

15 October 2018

Inflation Hits 16-Year High in September

Inflation Hits 16-Year High in September

Consumer inflation in September has increased by 6.30 percent in comparison with the previous month and by 24.52 percent in comparison with the same month last year. As for the annual producer inflation, it has increased by 46.15 percent, hitting a 16-year high.

Number of Unemployed Increases by 64 Thousand People in June

Number of Unemployed Increases by 64 Thousand People in June

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the workforce statistics for June 2018. The number of the unemployed has increased by 64 thousand people in June and become 3 million 315 thousand people.

17 September 2018

Economy Grows by 5.2 Percent in Second Quarter

Economy Grows by 5.2 Percent in Second Quarter

The economy of Turkey has grown by 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018, meeting the expectations of economists. The Turkish Statistical Institute has also revised the growth figures previously announced for 2017.

10 September 2018

Industrial Production Increases by 3.2 Percent in June, Falls Short of Expectations

Industrial Production Increases by 3.2 Percent in June, Falls Short of Expectations

The industrial production in June 2018 has increased by 3.2 percent in comparison with the same month last year. The analysts previously expected a 4.4-percent increase.

TurkStat: Unemployment in May is 9.7 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment in May is 9.7 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that unemployment in May 2018 has fallen by 0.5 points compared to the same month last year and become 9.7 percent. The women’s participation in labor force has increased by 0.5 points.

Inflation Rate in July is 15.85 Percent

Inflation Rate in July is 15.85 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the inflation figures for July 2018. The annual inflation rate in July has been measured as 15.85 percent, which marks an increase of 0.55 percent in comparison with June 2018.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in March is 10.1 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in March is 10.1 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that the unemployment rate in March 2018 has fallen by 1.6 points in comparison with the same month last year and has become 10.1 percent. The youth unemployment has been measured as 17.7 percent.

Economy of Turkey Grows by 7.4 Percent in First Quarter; Current Account Deficit Exceeds Expectations

Economy of Turkey Grows by 7.4 Percent in First Quarter; Current Account Deficit Exceeds Expectations

While the economy of Turkey has grown by 7.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018, the current account deficit in April 2018 has exceeded expectations.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in February is 10.6 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate in February is 10.6 Percent

The unemployment figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute have shown that the unemployment rate in February 2018 has fallen by two points in comparison with the same month last year and has become 10.6 percent.

124 Thousand More People Unemployed in 2017

124 Thousand More People Unemployed in 2017

Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that 3 million 454 thousand people are unemployed in 2017. While the unemployment rate of women is 14.1 percent, this figure is 9.4 percent in men.

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