REGIONAL WORKING LIFE TABLES FOR MALES IN TÜRKİYE: 2023

Authors : Hande Deniz Türk, Adile Gülin Özsan

Pages : 179-214

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Publication Date : 2026-01-04

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Türkiye\\\'s demographic and economic structure have undergone significant changes in recent decades. These demographic and labor market transformations have continued to unfold, rendering the earlier findings a valuable yet incomplete benchmark. Özgören and Koç (2008) provided a foundational assessment of male working life expectancy based on static life tables for 1980, 1990, and 2000. As of 2023, shifts in age structure, urbanization, and labor force dynamics call for an updated analysis. This study aims to assess the evolution of working life expectancy and uncover persistent or emerging structural divides in Türkiye’s labor market. In this study, NUTS-1 level working life tables are constructed for the male population, reflecting both comparative and methodological considerations. The primary data for this study are drawn from two sources: 2023 Labor Force Statistics and Mortality Data produced by TURKSTAT. The findings reveal significant regional disparities in the duration and timing of working life. Rural and agricultural regions such as East Black Sea and Northeast Anatolia demonstrate longer male working life spans. Conversely, more urbanized regions like Istanbul and West Anatolia exhibit shorter working life expectancies and longer non-working years, shaped by extended education, early labor market exits, and more formal employment structures with institutionalized retirement pathways.
Keywords : çalışma hayat tabloları, statik hayat tabloları, işgücü, bölgesel eşitsizlikler, ölümlülük

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