Türkiye’s Economic Confidence Index Drops to 96.6 in April
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According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Türkiye’s economic confidence index declined by 4.2% in April 2025, falling from 100.8 in March to 96.6.
The index, which gauges overall economic sentiment, slipped below the critical 100-point threshold, indicating a shift from optimism to cautious sentiment among consumers and businesses.
Sector Confidence Indicators Show Broad Decline
The TÜİK report highlighted that multiple sectors recorded lower confidence levels compared to the previous month:
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The consumer confidence index dropped by 2.3%, reaching 83.9 in April.
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The real sector confidence index (covering the manufacturing industry) also declined by 2.3% to 100.8.
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Service sector confidence weakened by 4.3%, sliding to 109.5.
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Retail trade sector confidence decreased by 2.5%, standing at 110.6.
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Construction sector confidence experienced the steepest drop, falling 4.2% to 85.1.
These figures suggest a widespread cooling in economic sentiment across critical industries, reflecting growing uncertainty among businesses and consumers alike.
