Share of World GDP: Turkey
Turkey's share of world gdp is currently 1.8% as of 2026. # Turkey Share of World GDP Turkey currently accounts for 1.
Current (2026)
1.8%
+0.6% y/y
Peak (2017)
1.8%
Low (1980)
1.2%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Turkey
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Turkey
Analysis# Turkey Share of World GDP
Turkey currently accounts for 1.814% of world GDP in 2026, positioning it as a significant but mid-tier global economic player. This figure sits just below the country's all-time peak of 1.826% reached in 2017, demonstrating remarkable economic resilience. Since 1980, when Turkey's share stood at just 1.22%, the country has grown its global economic footprint by 48.7% over four decades—a substantial expansion reflecting sustained development and integration into international markets.
The period from 2017 to 2020 marked a notable contraction, with Turkey's share declining from 1.826% to 1.736% amid currency volatility and economic headwinds. Recovery began in 2021 and has continued steadily, with the share climbing 0.078 percentage points from 2021 through 2026. Projections suggest Turkey's economic weight will remain stable near current levels, maintaining its position as a key emerging economy in the global system.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 1.9% | +0.76% |
| 2029 | 1.8% | +0.65% |
| 2028 | 1.8% | +0.60% |
| 2027 | 1.8% | +0.50% |
| 2026 | 1.8% | +0.61% |
| 2025 | 1.8% | +0.45% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | +1.58% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | +1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +0.06% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | +1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | -3.02% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | -3.78% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | +3.93% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +0.17% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +2.39% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | +1.12% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | +5.02% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | +1.51% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | +6.93% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.5% | +3.19% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | -4.26% |
| 2008 | 1.5% | -1.83% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -0.07% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | +1.79% |
| 2005 | 1.5% | +4.29% |
| 2004 | 1.4% | +4.56% |
| 2003 | 1.4% | +2.07% |
| 2002 | 1.4% | +3.52% |
| 2001 | 1.3% | -7.70% |
| 2000 | 1.4% | +1.80% |
| 1999 | 1.4% | -6.33% |
| 1998 | 1.5% | +0.41% |
| 1997 | 1.5% | +3.35% |
| 1996 | 1.4% | +3.10% |
| 1995 | 1.4% | +3.35% |
| 1994 | 1.3% | -8.08% |
| 1993 | 1.5% | +6.10% |
| 1992 | 1.4% | -4.84% |
| 1991 | 1.4% | -1.36% |
| 1990 | 1.5% | +5.01% |
| 1989 | 1.4% | -3.25% |
| 1988 | 1.4% | -2.17% |
| 1987 | 1.5% | +5.88% |
| 1986 | 1.4% | +3.57% |
| 1985 | 1.3% | +0.67% |
| 1984 | 1.3% | +2.22% |
| 1983 | 1.3% | +2.19% |
| 1982 | 1.3% | +2.89% |
| 1981 | 1.2% | +1.97% |
| 1980 | 1.2% | — |
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