In 2023, leisure employment in Turkey stood at 84.46 thousand employees, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.64%. This was a rebound from fluctuations in previous years, including a significant dip in 2020 due to the pandemic. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 0.8%, indicating a gradual recovery in the sector.
From 2014 to 2019, employment experienced considerable volatility, with peak growth in 2018 at 30.02% and a sharp decline in 2016 at -18.89%. The sector was heavily impacted in 2020 with a -28.27% year-on-year change due to COVID-19, followed by recovery efforts resulting in a notable 32.7% increase in 2022.
Future trends to watch for:
- Projected employment growth with a 2.94% CAGR from 2024 to 2028.
- Key influencing factors include tourism recovery, economic policies, and potential future global disruptions.
