The total count rose from 14,800,999 to 15,057,373 during this time frame, according to the report.

The report highlights sector-specific trends, revealing a 1.4% decrease in paid employees within the industrial sector, a notable 10.1% increase in the construction sector, and a 2.0% rise in the trade-services sector on an annual basis.

December 2023 also witnessed a 0.1% uptick in paid employee numbers compared to the previous month.

Breaking down the data by sector, the industrial sector saw a 0.3% decline in paid employees, while the construction sector experienced a modest 0.8% increase, and the trade-services sector saw a marginal 0.1% rise in paid employee numbers on a monthly basis.

The findings underscore the resilience of Türkiye's employment landscape, with sectors like construction and trade-services showing significant growth, albeit with variations across industries. The slight monthly increase signals ongoing stability in the labor market, reflecting broader economic trends in the country. (ILKHA)