30.07.202607:00:00UTC+00Turkey’s Jobless Rate Falls to 7.6% in June, Extending Labor Market Recovery

Turkey’s unemployment rate eased to 7.6% in June 2026, down from 8.2% in May 2026, according to data updated on 30 July 2026. The month‑over‑month improvement signals further strengthening in the labor market as the headline rate continues to move lower.

The latest reading shows a 0.6 percentage point decline compared with May, following on from the previous month’s change, which was measured against April as part of the same month‑over‑month comparison framework. Under this methodology, the “actual” figure reflects June’s unemployment rate versus May, while the “previous” figure captures May’s rate compared with the month before it.

With June marking another step down in joblessness, the data suggest ongoing momentum in employment conditions heading into the second half of 2026, though a fuller assessment will depend on upcoming releases and complementary labor market indicators.