Turkey’s Cultural Expenditures Increased in 2023
Turkey’s Statistical Institute recently released its data on the cultural economy and employment for 2023. The report highlighted a significant surge in cultural expenditures, underlining the sector’s growing importance in the country’s economy.
Record-Breaking Cultural Spending
Cultural expenditures in Turkey rose by 84.7% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 276 billion 338 million 253 thousand Turkish lira. These expenditures accounted for 1% of Turkey’s gross domestic product (GDP).
The public sector played a significant role, with general government spending comprising 64.3% of total cultural expenditures. These public cultural expenses increased by 98.1% year-on-year to 177 billion 594 million 791 thousand lira, with 67.9% funded by the central government budget. Notably, architecture received the largest share of these funds, accounting for 24.4%.
Household Spending on Culture
Household expenditures also reflected strong support for cultural consumption. Among these expenses, data processing equipment led with a 22% share, followed by televisions and related equipment at 21%, and books at 15%.
Growth in Cultural Sectors
Businesses in cultural industries saw a 94% increase in their value added at factor cost, reaching 108 billion 214 million 593 thousand lira. The largest contributors to this growth included:
- Printed and replicated media: 22.2% of value-added,
- Film, video, and music production: 13%,
- Jewellery and related crafts: 12.1%.
Rising Exports and Imports of Cultural Goods
Turkey’s exports of cultural goods rose by 47.7% in 2023, totalling 263 billion 740 million 463 thousand lira, while imports grew by 87.5% to 149 billion 553 million 210 thousand lira. Cultural goods accounted for 4.3% of total exports and 1.8% of total imports.
Increasing Cultural Employment
Cultural employment rose by 9%, reaching 743,000 workers in 2023. Most workers (60.8%) were aged 30-54, with younger individuals aged 15-29 constituting 28.8%.
The majority (89.3%) were employed in cultural occupations such as:
The majority (89.3%) were employed in cultural occupations such as:
- Craft workers: 38.5%,
- Architects and designers: 18.7%,
- Artists and performers: 9.9%,
- Writers and journalists: 9.3%.
Significant employment was seen in architecture and design activities (11.1%), performing and creative arts (5.6%), and media programming and publishing (4.3%).
This surge in cultural spending and employment highlights Türkiye’s commitment to fostering its cultural economy, a critical driver for innovation and social development.
Turkey’s Statistical Institute recently released its data on the cultural economy and employment for 2023. The report highlighted a significant surge in cultural expenditures, underlining the sector’s growing importance in the country’s economy.
Record-Breaking Cultural Spending
Cultural expenditures in Turkey rose by 84.7% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 276 billion 338 million 253 thousand Turkish lira. These expenditures accounted for 1% of Turkey’s gross domestic product (GDP).
The public sector played a significant role, with general government spending comprising 64.3% of total cultural expenditures. These public cultural expenses increased by 98.1% year-on-year to 177 billion 594 million 791 thousand lira, with 67.9% funded by the central government budget. Notably, architecture received the largest share of these funds, accounting for 24.4%.
Household Spending on Culture
Household expenditures also reflected strong support for cultural consumption. Among these expenses, data processing equipment led with a 22% share, followed by televisions and related equipment at 21%, and books at 15%.
Growth in Cultural Sectors
Businesses in cultural industries saw a 94% increase in their value added at factor cost, reaching 108 billion 214 million 593 thousand lira. The largest contributors to this growth included:
- Printed and replicated media: 22.2% of value-added,
- Film, video, and music production: 13%,
- Jewellery and related crafts: 12.1%.
Rising Exports and Imports of Cultural Goods
Turkey’s exports of cultural goods rose by 47.7% in 2023, totalling 263 billion 740 million 463 thousand lira, while imports grew by 87.5% to 149 billion 553 million 210 thousand lira. Cultural goods accounted for 4.3% of total exports and 1.8% of total imports.
Increasing Cultural Employment
Cultural employment rose by 9%, reaching 743,000 workers in 2023. Most workers (60.8%) were aged 30-54, with younger individuals aged 15-29 constituting 28.8%.
The majority (89.3%) were employed in cultural occupations such as:
The majority (89.3%) were employed in cultural occupations such as:
- Craft workers: 38.5%,
- Architects and designers: 18.7%,
- Artists and performers: 9.9%,
- Writers and journalists: 9.3%.
Significant employment was seen in architecture and design activities (11.1%), performing and creative arts (5.6%), and media programming and publishing (4.3%).
This surge in cultural spending and employment highlights Türkiye’s commitment to fostering its cultural economy, a critical driver for innovation and social development.
Turkey’s Cultural Expenditures Increased in 2023
Turkey’s Statistical Institute recently released its data on the cultural economy and employment for 2023. The report highlighted a significant surge in cultural expenditures, underlining the sector’s growing importance in the country’s economy.
Record-Breaking Cultural Spending
Cultural expenditures in Turkey rose by 84.7% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 276 billion 338 million 253 thousand Turkish lira. These expenditures accounted for 1% of Turkey’s gross domestic product (GDP).
The public sector played a significant role, with general government spending comprising 64.3% of total cultural expenditures. These public cultural expenses increased by 98.1% year-on-year to 177 billion 594 million 791 thousand lira, with 67.9% funded by the central government budget. Notably, architecture received the largest share of these funds, accounting for 24.4%.
Household Spending on Culture
Household expenditures also reflected strong support for cultural consumption. Among these expenses, data processing equipment led with a 22% share, followed by televisions and related equipment at 21%, and books at 15%.
Growth in Cultural Sectors
Businesses in cultural industries saw a 94% increase in their value added at factor cost, reaching 108 billion 214 million 593 thousand lira. The largest contributors to this growth included:
- Printed and replicated media: 22.2% of value-added,
- Film, video, and music production: 13%,
- Jewellery and related crafts: 12.1%.
Rising Exports and Imports of Cultural Goods
Turkey’s exports of cultural goods rose by 47.7% in 2023, totalling 263 billion 740 million 463 thousand lira, while imports grew by 87.5% to 149 billion 553 million 210 thousand lira. Cultural goods accounted for 4.3% of total exports and 1.8% of total imports.
Increasing Cultural Employment
Cultural employment rose by 9%, reaching 743,000 workers in 2023. Most workers (60.8%) were aged 30-54, with younger individuals aged 15-29 constituting 28.8%.
The majority (89.3%) were employed in cultural occupations such as:
The majority (89.3%) were employed in cultural occupations such as:
- Craft workers: 38.5%,
- Architects and designers: 18.7%,
- Artists and performers: 9.9%,
- Writers and journalists: 9.3%.
Significant employment was seen in architecture and design activities (11.1%), performing and creative arts (5.6%), and media programming and publishing (4.3%).
This surge in cultural spending and employment highlights Türkiye’s commitment to fostering its cultural economy, a critical driver for innovation and social development.