August 2026 Unemployment Rate Stands at 7.8 Percent
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz stated that the unemployment rate continues its single-digit trend and shared projections for the upcoming period.
Evaluating the August 2026 labor force data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced that the unemployment rate stood at 7.8 percent.
Details of Labor Force Statistics
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz shared the August 2026 labor force data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute with the public. It was emphasized in the evaluations that the unemployment rate was recorded at 7.8 percent.
Single-Digit Trend Continues
With the latest data released, it was reported that the unemployment rate's single-digit trend has moved into its 40th month. Attention was drawn to the importance of this situation in terms of economic stability.
Youth and Women Employment
According to the official data shared, the unemployment rate among youth was stated to be 13 percent. It was also reported that the unemployment rate for women stood at 10.1 percent.
2029 Employment Targets
Cevdet Yılmaz stated that they aim to strengthen the employment-generating capacity of growth in the upcoming period. Accordingly, he expressed that they project to add 2.1 million additional jobs to the economy by the year 2029.