Communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye
Türkiye: Communications, computer, etc. was 38.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye is 38.5%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye peaked at 60.0% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 14.7%, in 1975.
Türkiye ranks 83rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15.0% | — |
| 1975 | 14.7% | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 15.7% | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 25.8% | +64.4% |
| 1978 | 21.9% | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 20.4% | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 27.1% | +32.4% |
| 1981 | 17.9% | -33.7% |
| 1982 | 53.3% | +197.2% |
| 1983 | 60.0% | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 43.3% | -27.9% |
| 1985 | 38.6% | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 39.9% | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 37.1% | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 51.6% | +39.1% |
| 1989 | 50.0% | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 53.8% | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 54.8% | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 42.4% | -22.6% |
| 1993 | 36.6% | -13.7% |
| 1994 | 43.0% | +17.5% |
| 1995 | 45.9% | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 44.6% | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 48.3% | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 46.3% | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 48.5% | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 34.5% | -28.9% |
| 2001 | 19.7% | -42.9% |
| 2002 | 20.4% | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 20.2% | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 19.3% | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 20.2% | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 22.8% | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 19.1% | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 20.2% | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 22.1% | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 21.2% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 21.6% | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 24.5% | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 38.3% | +56.4% |
| 2014 | 44.0% | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 42.3% | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 40.9% | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 40.5% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 39.4% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 43.4% | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 50.9% | +17.2% |
| 2021 | 47.6% | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 38.0% | -20.2% |
| 2023 | 37.8% | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 38.5% | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.9% | 14.7% | 25.8% | 6 |
| 1980s | 41.9% | 17.9% | 60.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.4% | 36.6% | 54.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.8% | 19.1% | 34.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.6% | 21.2% | 44.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.6% | 37.8% | 50.9% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Türkiye
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 21.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3167 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 5,890 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 45.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 12.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 232,382 current LCU per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 9.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2509 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 4,666 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 31.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Türkiye was 38.5% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 60.0% in 1983.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.7% in 1975.
- How does Türkiye rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Türkiye ranks 83rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.