September 2025 Unemployment Rate: No Change in Turkey, Decrease Among Youth

September 2025 Labor Force Statistics Released

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has published the labor force statistics for September 2025. The unemployment rate remained stable at 8.6% in September.

Increase in Number of Unemployed

The number of unemployed individuals aged 15 and older increased by 12 thousand compared to the previous month, reaching 3 million 75 thousand individuals. The unemployment rate for men was determined to be 7.4%, while for women it was 11.1%.

Employment Rate Decreased to 48.9%

The number of employed individuals decreased by 200 thousand as of September 2025, totaling 32 million 491 thousand individuals. The employment rate was recorded at 48.9%, with 66.3% for men and 31.8% for women.

Decline in Labor Force Participation Rate

The labor force decreased by 188 thousand individuals, falling to 35 million 566 thousand as of September 2025. The labor force participation rate was determined to be 53.5%; with 71.6% for men and 35.7% for women.

Unemployment Rate for Youth Decreased to 14.9%

The unemployment rate for the youth population aged 15-24 dropped to 14.9% as of September 2025. In this age group, the rate for men is estimated to be 11.4%, while for women it is 21.4%.

Idle Labor Force Rate is 28.6%

The rate of idle labor force, which includes the underemployed and potential labor force alongside the unemployed, was 28.6%. The integrated rate of underemployment and unemployed individuals was determined to be 18.0%, while the integrated rate of unemployed and potential labor force was 20.5%.