Turkey's September unemployment rises to 8.4% amid modest labor market shifts
Official figures show Turkey's unemployment rate increased to 8.4% in September, with the labor force growing slightly.
Data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute indicate the unemployment rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points to 8.4% in September. The number of unemployed individuals aged 15 and over rose by 198,000 to 2.96 million. Labor force participation edged up to 52.7%, while youth unemployment reached 14.8%, up 1.6 points from the previous month.
Why it matters
Rising unemployment signals challenges for Turkey's economy and may influence policy decisions.
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