Turkey’s unemployment rate drops to 10.6 percent in September

The Turkish economy which has been struggling to get on the right track again after having incurred several blows such as the failed coup attempt in 2016 and deteriorating relations with neighbors and Russia etc. is continuing to send positive signals on the way to full recovery.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was recorded as 10.6 percent in September, the lowest level since last May while employment in the services sector was the largest contributor.

According to available data the expectation of the market was 10.7 percent of unemployment.

Unemployment rate was 11.3 percent in September 2016; and 10.6 percent in August.