The two pie charts show how different sectors contributed to Turkey’s economy in 2000 and 2016.Overall, the share of agriculture decreased significantly over time, while the construction sector grew. Healthcare and education remained stable, and some sectors showed slight changes.
In 2000, agriculture was the biggest contributor, making up 24% of the economy. However, by 2016, its contribution dropped to 14%. In contrast, construction increased from just 3% in 2000 to 10% in 2016. The manufacturing sector also rose slightly from 8% to 12%.
Healthcare and education stayed the same at 17% in both years. Trade, utilities, and transportation grew modestly from 14% to 16%. Meanwhile, the government sector’s share fell from 12% to 9%.
Leisure and hospitality experienced a minor decrease from 17% to 14%, and finance, business, and other sectors remained constant at 5% in 2000 and 8% in 2016.
In summary, agriculture declined while construction and trade-related sectors increased their role in Turkey’s economy.