The presented visual data comprises two pie charts that illustrate the proportionate contributions of various industrial sectors to Turkey’s economy for the years 2000 and 2016.
A comparative analysis of the two pie charts reveals notable shifts in the contributions of several industries over the 16-year period.
In 2000, the agriculture sector represented the largest share of Turkey’s economy at 24%, marking a significant focus on agrarian activities. Conversely, the construction industry was the least significant, contributing only 3%. Other sectors varied in their percentages, with the leisure and hospitality, alongside health and education, each accounting for 17%. The trade, utilities, and transportation sector contributed 14%, while the government sector made up 12%. Interestingly, the finance, business, and other services showed a modest contribution of 5%.
By 2016, a considerable transformation had occurred within these sectors. Agriculture’s contribution had decreased to 14%, indicating a shift towards more diverse economic activities. The construction industry saw a notable increase, elevating its contribution to 10%, while the manufacturing sector also rose to 12%. The trade, utilities, and transportation sector experienced a small growth to 16%. Conversely, both the government’s share and that of finance, business, and other services diminished to 9% and 8%, respectively. Notably, the contributions from leisure and hospitality remained stable at 14%, while health and education held their position at 17%, suggesting a continued commitment to these critical areas.