🇹🇷 Türkiye
Türkiye (Asia) has a population of 85,878,556 (2025), ranking 18 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Türkiye: $18,599 /inh. (2025), ranking 80 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 8.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 34.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Türkiye, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Türkiye, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Inflation (consumer prices) (186/191), Inflation (GDP deflator) (204/210), Academic freedom index (160/173).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Türkiye has $18,599 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Türkiye has 8.5 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Türkiye has 34.9 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Türkiye has 3.6 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $3.9T | 2025 | 11 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.6T | 2025 | 16 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $45,288 /inh. | 2025 | 58 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $7,198 /inh. | 2020 | 72 of 184 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.2 % | 2025 | 76 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $16,300 /inh. | 2025 | 77 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $18,599 /inh. | 2025 | 80 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 93 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.8 % | 2021 | 123 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $6.91 | 2026 | 46 of 55 |
| Official exchange rate | 39.45 LCU/$ | 2025 | 84 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 42.4 % | 2025 | 114 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 34.9 % | 2025 | 186 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 36.4 % | 2025 | 204 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 27.3 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 14.2 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 58.5 % | 2025 | 96 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 28.5 % | 2025 | 102 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 16 % | 2025 | 116 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 8.5 % | 2025 | 137 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 54.4 % | 2025 | 140 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 49.7 % | 2025 | 141 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $122.3B | 2025 | 22 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $273.4B | 2025 | 30 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 5.1 % | 2024 | 104 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -1.9 % | 2025 | 104 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 24.8 % | 2025 | 132 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 49.9 % | 2025 | 151 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 25.1 % | 2025 | 160 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 15,971,000 arr. | 2020 | 15 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $13.8B | 2020 | 16 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $13B | 2025 | 33 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 0.1 % | 2023 | 131 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.8 % | 2025 | 153 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 2025 | 185 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 25.5 % | 2024 | 22 of 109 |
| Research and development spending | 1.4 % | 2023 | 32 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 33 % | 2023 | 51 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 17.6 % | 2024 | 72 of 161 |
| Military spending | 1.9 % | 2025 | 77 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -3.2 % | 2024 | 95 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 17.7 % | 2024 | 109 of 159 |
| Government final consumption | 13.9 % | 2025 | 121 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $185.6B | 2025 | 21 of 180 |
| External debt | 39.4 % | 2024 | 54 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 25.3 % | 2025 | 66 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.1 months | 2025 | 74 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 45.8 % | 2025 | 85 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 31.7 % | 2025 | 25 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 16.8 % | 2024 | 36 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 29.9 % | 2025 | 43 of 178 |
| Services | 59.4 % | 2025 | 91 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24 % | 2025 | 97 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5.2 % | 2025 | 108 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 54.7 % | 2025 | 127 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 100 % | 2024 | 6 of 145 |
| Population | 85,878,556 inhab. | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Urban population | 89.5 % | 2025 | 31 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68.4 % | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 81 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 81 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.4 % | 2018 | 82 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 10.6 % | 2025 | 92 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 32.5 yrs | 2023 | 111 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105 per 100 girls | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 21 % | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 133 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 46.2 per 100 | 2025 | 171 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male suicide rate | 5.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 25 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 26 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 6.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 38 of 188 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 41 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 70 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 72 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.3 yrs | 2024 | 78 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 65.1 yrs | 2023 | 78 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 74.6 yrs | 2024 | 79 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.4 yrs | 2024 | 81 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 11 per 1,000 | 2024 | 135 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.42 % | 2025 | 144 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.48 children/woman | 2024 | 152 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 169 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.3 % | 2024 | 42 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 95 % | 2024 | 60 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 19 % | 2023 | 62 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 3.1 per 1,000 | 2023 | 65 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 13 per 100,000 | 2024 | 67 of 206 |
| Physicians | 2.24 per 1,000 | 2022 | 83 of 193 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 108 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.48 per 1,000 | 2022 | 109 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 96 % | 2024 | 117 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 4.3 % | 2023 | 146 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 70.1 kg | 2017 | 14 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 78 kg | 2017 | 14 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 32 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 48 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 174.2 cm | 2014 | 60 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 160.5 cm | 2014 | 78 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult men | 21.9 % | 2024 | 114 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 28.8 % | 2024 | 128 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 20.2 % | 2024 | 134 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 41.9 % | 2024 | 136 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 35.2 % | 2024 | 136 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.2 L/person | 2024 | 141 of 202 |
| Tobacco use | 31.1 % | 2024 | 142 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 16.5 % | 2024 | 179 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 97.1 % | 2020 | 17 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 88.4 % | 2022 | 36 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 71 % | 2022 | 37 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 39.5 % | 2022 | 58 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 80 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 8.1 % | 2024 | 91 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2.5 % | 2020 | 105 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.32 | 2003 | 120 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.22 | 2003 | 122 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 160 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.1 % | 2020 | 187 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 201 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 34.4 % | 2023 | 17 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.2 % | 2023 | 28 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.5 % | 2023 | 133 of 169 |
| Gini index | 43.7 | 2023 | 145 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 8 countries | 2026 | 6 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 7,200 km | 2026 | 18 of 227 |
| Total area | 785,350 km² | 2024 | 36 of 212 |
| Land area | 769,630 km² | 2024 | 36 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 39.1 ° | 2026 | 62 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,816 km | 2026 | 68 of 230 |
| Population density | 111.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 94 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,137 m | 2026 | 24 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 1,132 m | 2026 | 25 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,671 m³/inh. | 2022 | 88 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.6 % | 2015 | 100 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 593 mm | 2022 | 132 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 26.3 % | 2024 | 37 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 50.2 % | 2024 | 58 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 29.5 % | 2024 | 113 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 7 % | 2025 | 171 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.42 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.21 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.29 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.17 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.29 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.36 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.57 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.5 | 2025 | 125 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.17 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.4 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.44 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.31 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.26 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.18 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.09 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.03 | 2025 | 107 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 34 pts | 2024 | 107 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.17 | 2025 | 111 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.94 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.53 | 2025 | 136 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.2 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.8 | 2025 | 144 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.16 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.81 | 2025 | 154 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.11 | 2025 | 160 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.88 | 2025 | 176 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 11 % | 2014 | 53 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 19.9 % | 2025 | 126 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,930 | 2025 | 158 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 5.9 % | 2025 | 172 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 47 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 81.2 /100 | 2025 | 50 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 93.8 /100 | 2025 | 76 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 61.8 /100 | 2025 | 137 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1 pts | 2025 | 109 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with surgery | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 102 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Derivatives only (CBD, medicines) | 2026 | 9 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 59.8 % | 2013 | 33 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 11.6 % | 2018 | 42 of 150 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 10 wks | 2026 | 52 of 61 |
| Maternal mortality | 15 per 100,000 | 2023 | 57 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 11.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 66 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 48.9 % | 2018 | 79 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 97 % | 2019 | 119 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,824 | 2026 | 22 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60.5 yrs | 2026 | 45 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $659 | 2025 | 48 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 54 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 7.4 % | 2019 | 82 of 99 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 64 % | 2022 | 86 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 9.9 % | 2019 | 103 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.8 /10 | 2024 | 153 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 14.7 % | 2018 | 62 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Recognised under conditions | 2026 | 15 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Türkiye?
Türkiye has about 85,878,556 inhabitants (2025), ranking 18 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Türkiye?
GDP per capita is $18,599 /inh. (2025): Türkiye ranks 80 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Türkiye?
Annual inflation is 34.9 % (2025); Türkiye ranks 186 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Türkiye?
The unemployment rate is 8.5 % (2025); Türkiye ranks 137 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Türkiye stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Türkiye has $18,599 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Türkiye come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.