Turkey Urban Informal Employment Share 2024: 27.71 %
Turkey's urban informal employment share in 2024 is 27.71 %, up 1.5% from 2023. It ranks #37 of 71 countries.
Urban informal employment share indicates the percentage of workers in informal jobs within urban areas.
Source (2024): Share of workers in informal employment | Our World in Data
Where Turkey ranks (2024)
#37 of 71
Urban Informal Employment Share over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.71 % | +0.4 % | +1.46% | |
| 2023 | 27.31 % | 0.79 % | -2.81% | |
| 2022 | 28.1 % | 1.79 % | -5.99% | |
| 2021 | 29.89 % | 1.53 % | -4.87% | |
| 2020 | 31.42 % | 3.82 % | -10.84% | |
| 2019 | 35.24 % | +0.49 % | +1.41% | |
| 2018 | 34.75 % | 0.25 % | -0.71% | |
| 2017 | 35 % | +0.46 % | +1.33% | |
| 2016 | 34.54 % | 0.24 % | -0.69% | |
| 2015 | 34.78 % | 1.52 % | -4.19% | |
| 2014 | 36.3 % | 1.51 % | -3.99% | |
| 2013 | 37.81 % | 2.35 % | -5.85% | |
| 2012 | 40.16 % | 3.04 % | -7.04% | |
| 2011 | 43.2 % | 1.2 % | -2.70% | |
| 2010 | 44.4 % | 0.66 % | -1.46% | |
| 2009 | 45.06 % | +0.93 % | +2.11% | |
| 2008 | 44.13 % | 1.9 % | -4.13% | |
| 2007 | 46.03 % | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkey Urban Informal Employment Share
What is Turkey's urban informal employment share in 2024?▾
Turkey's urban informal employment share is 27.71 % in 2024, according to Share of workers in informal employment | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.
Is Turkey's urban informal employment share increasing or decreasing?▾
Turkey's urban informal employment share rose by 1.5% from 2023 (27.31 %) to 2024 (27.71 %). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it fell by 23.7%.
How does Turkey rank for urban informal employment share?▾
In 2024, Turkey has the 37th highest urban informal employment share out of 71 countries with data.
What was Turkey's urban informal employment share in 2007?▾
In 2007, Turkey's urban informal employment share was 46.03 %. By 2024 it fell by 39.8%.
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