Arrears on utility bills in Türkiye

Türkiye: Arrears on utility bills was 17.6% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
17.6%
Change on year
up 24.8%
World rank
6th
of 38 countries
All-time high
44.0%
in 2011
All-time low
14.1%
in 2024
Years of data
19
2006–2025

Arrears on utility bills in Türkiye, 2006–2025

102030402006201520252006: 28.4 Percentage2007: 37.2 Percentage2008: 31.1 Percentage2009: 39.7 Percentage2011: 44 Percentage2012: 41.8 Percentage2013: 39.8 Percentage2014: 35.8 Percentage2015: 33.2 Percentage2016: 29 Percentage2017: 26.3 Percentage2018: 23.7 Percentage2019: 26.6 Percentage2020: 22.8 Percentage2021: 24.5 Percentage2022: 18.8 Percentage2023: 20 Percentage2024: 14.1 Percentage2025: 17.6 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrears on utility bills in Türkiye is 17.6%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.8% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrears on utility bills in Türkiye peaked at 44.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14.1%, in 2024.

Türkiye ranks 6th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 34.1% 28.4% 39.7% 4
2010s 33.4% 23.7% 44.0% 9
2020s 19.6% 14.1% 24.5% 6

Countries ranked near Türkiye

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  4. 7 Serbia 17.3% compare
  5. 8 Bulgaria 17.2% compare
  6. 9 Spain 9.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrears on utility bills in Türkiye?
Arrears on utility bills in Türkiye was 17.6% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest arrears on utility bills recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 44.0% in 2011.
What is the lowest arrears on utility bills recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 14.1% in 2024.
How does Türkiye rank for arrears on utility bills?
Türkiye ranks 6th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
Is arrears on utility bills rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Türkiye data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
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