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Türkiye Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

37.15% +0.36pp (+1.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #157 Global Peak 37.15% (2025) Source World Bank

Türkiye Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Türkiye's female labor participation stood at 37.15% in 2025, a rise of +0.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.65% by 2026. Türkiye ranked 157th globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 40.75% - -
2027* trend 39.70% - -
2026* trend 38.65% - -
2025 37.15% +0.36pp #157
2024 36.79% +1.02pp #157
2023 35.76% +0.75pp #159
2022 35.02% +2.24pp #159
2021 32.77% +1.94pp #162
2020 30.83% −3.46pp #163
2019 34.29% +0.17pp #160
2018 34.12% +0.58pp #160
2017 33.53% +1.15pp #162
2016 32.38% +0.96pp #162
2015 31.42% +1.25pp #163
2014 30.17% −0.47pp #163
2013 30.64% +1.28pp #163
2012 29.36% +0.72pp #163
2011 28.64% +1.19pp #163
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 12.3% GDP growth 1.8% Unemployment 13.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Türkiye's female labor participation?

Türkiye's female labor participation was 37.15% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Türkiye?

Türkiye's female labor participation peaked at 37.15% in 2025.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Türkiye?

The lowest female labor participation in Türkiye was 23.11% in 2005.

How does Türkiye rank in female labor participation?

Türkiye ranks 157th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Türkiye in 2026?

Türkiye's female labor participation is projected to reach 38.65% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Türkiye in 2025?

The female labor participation of Türkiye in 2025 was 37.15%. This ranks 157th in the world.

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