Pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye

Türkiye: Pay compression ratio in public sector was 2.8% in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)
2.8%
World rank
56th
of 60 countries
All-time high
4.1%
in 2002
All-time low
2.6%
in 2004
Years of data
5
2002–2010

Pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye, 2002–2010

012342002200620102002: 4.1 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2003: 2.9 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2004: 2.6 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2005: 3.2 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners2010: 2.8 ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners

Source: World Bank. Measured in ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners.

Analysis

The most recent figure for pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye is 2.8%, measured in 2010.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye peaked at 4.1% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2004.

That places Türkiye 56th out of 60 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners) in Türkiye, 2002 to 2010.
Year ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners Change
2002 4.1%
2003 2.9% -30.5%
2004 2.6% -10.6%
2005 3.2% +25.4%
2010 2.8% -12.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.2% 2.6% 4.1% 4
2010s 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 1

Countries ranked near Türkiye

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  4. 57 Viet Nam 2.8%
  5. 58 Slovakia 2.8% compare
  6. 59 Mongolia 2.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye?
Pay compression ratio in public sector in Türkiye was 2.8% in 2010, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest pay compression ratio in public sector recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2002.
What is the lowest pay compression ratio in public sector recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2004.
How does Türkiye rank for pay compression ratio in public sector?
Türkiye ranks 56th out of 60 countries with data for 2010.
Is pay compression ratio in public sector rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Türkiye data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pay compression ratio in public sector (ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners)
Unit
ratio of 90th/10th percentile earners
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
60 places, 741 data points, 2000–2021
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