The number of employees in the textiles and wearing apparel sector in Turkey stood at 1.18 million in 2023, demonstrating a consistent and moderate increase since 2016. From 2014 to 2023, the sector experienced fluctuations in employment, with notable decreases in 2015 and 2016, followed by a resilient growth trajectory post-2017. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was 0.42%, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) was 0.64%, indicating a stable yet modest upward trend.
Looking ahead, the forecasted figures from 2024 to 2028 suggest continued growth with the number of employees reaching 1.21 million by 2028. The average annual growth rate for this period is predicted to be 0.32% with a total increase of 1.6% over these years. Future trends to watch include potential impacts of automation, digital transformation, and shifts in global trade policies, which may disrupt or accelerate growth in the sector.