In Turkey, the average annual income was recorded at higher values in the case of men than women each year from 2008 to 2023. However, the gender pay gap fluctuated over time and has been widening from 2022. In 2023, men earned over ******* Turkish lira on average, whereas women made nearly ****** Turkish lira. That indicated a **-percent pay gap between men and women in the country. Average income varies significantly depending on education level With high inflation leading to soaring prices and a decline in purchasing power within the country, the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, established by the Turkish government, has taken steps to regulate the minimum wage. As of 2024, the minimum wage was adjusted to ****** Turkish lira (***** U.S. dollars as of September 30, 2024), more than doubling compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, education levels continue to play a crucial role in income disparities in Turkey. Individuals with higher education degrees consistently earned the highest average annual income, reaching nearly ******* Turkish lira in 2023.  In contrast, illiterate individuals earned about ****** Turkish lira on average. Labor force participation and economic inactivity The average labor force participation rate in Turkey reached **** percent in 2023, with considerable regional variations. That year, Ardahan recorded the highest rate at **** percent, while Siirt had the lowest at **** percent. At the same time, there were a significant number of Turkish people who were not in the workforce in 2023. Over **** million people did not work that year due to being housewives, and nearly *** million were absent due to disability, old age, or illness.

Key information about Turkey Household Income per Capita

• Turkey Annual Household Income per Capita reached 2,382.158 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 1,847.728 USD in Dec 2022.
• Turkey Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2007 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 3,670.941 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,134.509 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 1,847.728 USD in Dec 2022.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Turkey grew 11.219 % YoY in Dec 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Household Income, Population and Number of Households and converts it into USD. Turkish Statistical Institute provides Household Income in local currency, Population and Number of Households. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Household Disposable Income only.

Wages in Turkey increased to 23789 TRY/Month in 2023 from 8971 TRY/Month in 2022. This dataset provides - Turkey Industry Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In Turkey, the average annual income increased year-over-year for people with all levels of education. Each year, individuals with higher education degrees earned the highest average annual income, reaching nearly ******* Turkish lira in 2023. Comparatively, illiterate Turks recorded slightly higher than a quarter of that income, totaling about ****** Turkish lira on average.

In 2023, the average annual disposable income per household in Turkey amounted to nearly ******* Turkish lira. In the same year, the disposable income of the poorest 20 percent of households stood at ****** Turkish lira, whereas the richest 20 percent had an average income of nearly ******* thousand Turkish lira.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Turkey was last recorded at 15147.84 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Turkey is equivalent to 120 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Turkey GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing Turkey GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

Turkey TR: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 17.800 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.300 % for 2020. Turkey TR: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 17.400 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2021, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.800 % in 2021 and a record low of 17.300 % in 2020. Turkey TR: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Clerks and Support Service Workers data was reported at 23,812.000 TRY in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,576.000 TRY for 2015. Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Clerks and Support Service Workers data is updated yearly, averaging 21,266.410 TRY from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,812.000 TRY in 2016 and a record low of 16,613.710 TRY in 2012. Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Clerks and Support Service Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.H032: Average Annual Primary Job Income: by Employment Type.

The monthly net minimum wage in Turkey doubled in 2024 compared to the amount in 2023, reaching ****** Turkish lira. This equaled approximately *** euros according to the exchange rate on April 29, 2024. Labor market dynamics: increasing participation rate The increase in Turkey's monthly net minimum wage aligns with the country's labor force participation rate, which reached a peak of ***** percent in 2022. Furthermore, in 2023, the country experienced a notable decrease in the youth unemployment rate, recording one of the lowest figures in the past twenty years. This surge in labor participation and youth employment indicates a growing pool of economically active individuals, potentially influenced by the substantial rise in the minimum wage. Shifts in sectoral employment Turkey underwent a significant transformation in sectoral employment over the last decade. From 2014 to 2023, both the agricultural and the construction sector experienced a constant decline in employment figures. Meanwhile, the service sector reached a peak level of employment as of 2023. That year, the service sector occupied the highest share of total employment, accounting for nearly ** percent. This reflects the ongoing structural changes in the Turkish economy, where the service sector has emerged as the largest employer.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Turkey. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Turkey. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Turkey, where there exist only two delineated age groups, the median household income is $98,750 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, compared to $33,750 for the 65 years and over age group.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Wages in Manufacturing in Turkey increased to 915.49 points in the first quarter of 2025 from 772.33 points in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Gross Wages in Manufacturing Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Turkey. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Turkey, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $49,583 for males and $24,250 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Turkey. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 49 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 51%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the city of Turkey.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Turkey, for full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, while the Census reported a median income of $74,063 for males, while data for females was unavailable due to an insufficient number of sample observations.

As there was no available median income data for females, conducting a comprehensive assessment of gender-based pay disparity in Turkey was not feasible.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Turkey Tourism Income: Average Expense per Capita data was reported at 612.208 USD/Person in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 607.071 USD/Person for Aug 2018. Turkey Tourism Income: Average Expense per Capita data is updated monthly, averaging 714.000 USD/Person from Jan 2001 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 213 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 997.260 USD/Person in Dec 2012 and a record low of 539.887 USD/Person in Jun 2010. Turkey Tourism Income: Average Expense per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.Q020: Tourism Income and Expenditure.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Turkey was reported at 3.78 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Turkey from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a change in it is a sign of economic growth. In 2024, the GDP per capita in Turkey was estimated to be around 15,463.29 U.S. dollars. Turkey and the economic crisis Due to slight economic growth, Turkey is beginning to be recognized as an emerging market and one of the newer industrialized countries in the world. After the global financial recession, many economical aspects of the country crashed. However, Turkey implemented stimulus packages, including temporary tax cuts, and as a result, Turkey’s economy recovered from the crisis faster than many other nations. Not only is Turkey’s economic recovery is evident in an annual rise in GDP, but also in a significant plunge in unemployment since the crash as well as in a decrease of the inflation rate , which reached decade-low levels. Turkey specializes in the production of clothing, automotive, iron and steel, chemicals and agricultural products. Due to a high agricultural output rate, Turkey has been efficient in food production and is viewed as one of the most plentiful producers of fresh fruit worldwide. Agricultural production has also seen growth over the years in the country; however Turkey has slowly become less dependent on it as a main source of income.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, total population (%) in Turkey was reported at 4.09 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, total population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Adjusted net national income per capita (current US$) in Turkey was reported at 7198 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Adjusted net national income per capita - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Turkey Annual Disposable Income: Avg: Household (HH) data was reported at 46,131.470 TRY in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,398.700 TRY for 2016. Turkey Annual Disposable Income: Avg: Household (HH) data is updated yearly, averaging 25,460.000 TRY from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46,131.470 TRY in 2017 and a record low of 15,102.000 TRY in 2006. Turkey Annual Disposable Income: Avg: Household (HH) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.H031: Average Annual Household Disposable Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Turkey, TX, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, only 1, and 2-person households were found in Turkey. Across the different household sizes in Turkey the mean income is $43,676, and the standard deviation is $44,091. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 100.95%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
• In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $12,499. It then further increased to $74,853 for 2-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Turkey median household income. You can refer the same here