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Türkiye (Turkey) straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia, offering a unique cultural crossroads where ancient traditions meet modern innovations amid diverse landscapes. It has a population of 85.3 million, a population growth rate of 0.41%, and a median age of 32.52 years.

Its history is dominated by the legacy of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, which have contributed immeasurably to its art, architecture, and cuisine.

Today, Türkiye is a vibrant republic known for its dynamic economy, rich cultural traditions, and a society that cherishes both its historical heritage and contemporary progress.

Its capital city is Ankara.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Türkiye improved by 8.2% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Türkiye improved by 10.0% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Türkiye worsened by 8.6% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Türkiye improved by 5.0% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Türkiye worsened by 3.3% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Türkiye worsened by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Türkiye worsened by 13.8% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Türkiye improved by 2.4% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Turkiye improved by 9.7% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Turkiye improved by 14.0% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Turkiye improved by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Turkiye worsened by 2.1% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Turkiye worsened by 0.2% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Turkiye improved by 1.7% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Türkiye worsened by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Türkiye worsened by 6.4% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Türkiye worsened by 0.4% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Türkiye worsened by 24.2% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Türkiye improved by 1.9% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Türkiye worsened by 11.3% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Türkiye improved by 7.0% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Türkiye improved by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Turkiye improved by 8.8% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Turkiye worsened by 12.4% from 2020 to 2021