Turkey’s labor market strengthened further at the end of 2025, with the national unemployment rate easing to 7.7% in December 2025 from 8.5% in November 2025. The latest figures, updated on 29 January 2026, indicate a continued month-over-month improvement in employment conditions.
The December reading marks a substantial 0.8 percentage point decline compared with November, underscoring a persistent downward trend in joblessness heading into the new year. On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” figure reflects how December’s unemployment compares with November, while the “previous” comparison tracks how November’s rate had changed from October, providing a consistent view of the momentum in the labor market.
With unemployment now below 8%, the data point to a more resilient labor environment in Turkey as 2025 closed, offering a potentially supportive backdrop for consumer activity and broader economic sentiment going into 2026.
