The two pie charts illustrate the percentage contributions of various industry sectors to the economy of Turkey in 2000 and 2016.
Overall, while agriculture was the dominant sector in 2000, its contribution decreased significantly by 2016. On the other hand, the construction sector saw a notable rise. Several other sectors experienced moderate changes.
In 2000, agriculture was the largest contributor, making up 24% of the economy. However, by 2016, this dropped to 14%. Conversely, the construction industry increased from 3% in 2000 to 10% in 2016. The manufacturing sector remained relatively stable, with only a slight increase from 8% to 12%.
Trade, utilities, and transportation also saw growth, rising from 14% to 16%. Healthcare and education remained constant at 17%, indicating steady investment in these areas. In contrast, the finance, business, and other category decreased from 5% to 8%, while the government sector fell slightly from 12% to 9%. Leisure and hospitality remained stable, with a small change from 17% to 14%.
In summary, Turkey’s economy experienced a shift from agriculture to a more diversified structure, with growth in construction and trade, and a stable focus on education and healthcare