Turkey: Country Economic Memorandum Summary
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This document is the Statistical Annex of the Turkey Country Economic Memorandum, which focuses on macroeconomic stability and sustained growth. It provides a detailed overview of Turkey's economic indicators, sectoral contributions, fiscal balances, and other key economic data from 1996 to 2002.
Key Economic Indicators (Table 1)
| Year |
GNP (TL Trillion) |
GNP ($ Billion) |
GNP per Capita (TL million) |
GNP per Capita ($) |
GDP Growth Rate (%) |
GNP Growth Rate (%) |
| 1996 |
14,978.1 |
184.8 |
238.2 |
2,939.1 |
- |
- |
| 1997 |
29,393.3 |
194.3 |
459.2 |
3,035.7 |
- |
- |
| 1998 |
53,518.3 |
206.0 |
821.4 |
3,161.0 |
- |
- |
| 1999 |
78,283.0 |
187.8 |
1,180.9 |
2,833.1 |
- |
- |
| 2000 |
125,596.1 |
201.5 |
1,862.9 |
2,988.0 |
- |
- |
| 2001 |
176,484.0 |
144.4 |
2,575.3 |
2,106.9 |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
273,463.2 |
181.8 |
3,927.6 |
2,611.2 |
- |
- |
- GNP increased significantly over the period, showing a growth rate that fluctuated.
- GNP per capita also rose, indicating economic growth per individual.
- GDP and GNP growth rates varied annually, with notable increases in some years and decreases in others.
Sectoral Distribution of GDP (Table 1)
| Sector |
1996 (%) |
1997 (%) |
1998 (%) |
1999 (%) |
2000 (%) |
2001 (%) |
2002 (%) |
| Agriculture |
17.4 |
15.1 |
18.5 |
16.0 |
15.4 |
12.8 |
13.0 |
| Industry |
22.1 |
22.1 |
19.2 |
19.0 |
20.0 |
21.1 |
21.5 |
| Services |
60.4 |
62.8 |
62.3 |
64.9 |
64.6 |
66.1 |
65.5 |
- The services sector dominated GDP across all years, contributing over 60%.
- Agriculture and industry had a more fluctuating share, with services growing in importance.
Price Indices (Table 1)
| Indicator |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
| GNP Deflator |
78.0 |
81.2 |
75.3 |
55.8 |
50.9 |
55.3 |
45.5 |
| WPI (Annual Average) |
75.9 |
81.8 |
71.8 |
53.1 |
51.4 |
61.6 |
50.1 |
| WPI (Year-end) |
84.9 |
91.0 |
54.3 |
62.9 |
32.7 |
88.6 |
30.8 |
- The GNP deflator and WPI showed a decreasing trend, suggesting inflationary pressures were easing.
- WPI had significant volatility, especially in 2000 and 2001, with sharp declines.
External Balance (Table 1)
| Indicator |
1996 ($ Billion) |
1997 ($ Billion) |
1998 ($ Billion) |
1999 ($ Billion) |
2000 ($ Billion) |
2001 ($ Billion) |
2002 ($ Billion) |
| Export FOB |
32.4 |
32.6 |
31.2 |
29.3 |
31.7 |
35.3 |
40.0 |
| Import FOB |
43.0 |
48.0 |
45.4 |
39.8 |
54.0 |
39.7 |
48.5 |
| Foreign Trade Deficit |
(10.6) |
(15.4) |
(14.2) |
(10.4) |
(22.4) |
(4.5) |
(8.6) |
- Foreign trade deficit was consistently negative, indicating a persistent imbalance in trade.
- Exports and imports fluctuated, with a notable increase in exports in 2002.
Public Finance (Table 1)
| Indicator |
1996 (%) |
1997 (%) |
1998 (%) |
1999 (%) |
2000 (%) |
2001 (%) |
2002 (%) |
| Total Public Expenditures |
30.5 |
31.2 |
34.0 |
41.0 |
40.8 |
48.7 |
43.7 |
| Total Public Revenues |
21.9 |
23.6 |
24.6 |
25.5 |
28.9 |
32.3 |
31.2 |
| Tax Revenues |
18.0 |
19.7 |
20.7 |
22.2 |
25.1 |
27.1 |
24.2 |
| PSBR (% of GNP) |
8.6 |
7.7 |
9.4 |
15.5 |
11.9 |
16.5 |
12.5 |
- Public expenditures increased over the period, especially in 2001.
- PSBR (Public Sector Borrowing Requirement) also rose, indicating a growing need for public borrowing.
- Tax revenues saw an upward trend, contributing to increased public revenues.
Consolidated Budget (Table 1)
| Indicator |
1996 (TL Trillion) |
1997 (TL Trillion) |
1998 (TL Trillion) |
1999 (TL Trillion) |
2000 (TL Trillion) |
2001 (TL Trillion) |
2002 (TL Trillion) |
| Total Budget Expenditures |
3,940.2 |
7,990.7 |
15,585.4 |
28,017.8 |
46,602.6 |
80,379.0 |
115,485.6 |
| Total Budget Revenues |
2,702.0 |
5,750.1 |
11,887.6 |
18,973.3 |
33,756.4 |
51,812.5 |
76,400.5 |
| Consolidated Budget Deficit |
(1,238.1) |
(2,240.7) |
(3,697.8) |
(9,044.5) |
(12,846.2) |
(28,566.5) |
(39,085.2) |
- The consolidated budget deficit widened over time, indicating increasing fiscal imbalances.
- Interest payments were a major component of public expenditures, with significant increases in external interest payments.
Sectoral Contributions to GNP (Table 2)
- Agriculture and industry showed substantial growth in nominal terms, while services remained the largest contributor.
- The services sector had the highest contribution, with a share above 50% in all years.
Sectoral Contributions to GNP (% Shares) (Table 2a)
- Services continued to dominate, with a share consistently above 53%.
- Construction and wholesale and retail saw varying shares, with construction declining and wholesale and retail increasing.
- Financial institutions and liberal professions had relatively stable shares, while government services saw some fluctuations.
GDP at Factor Prices and Market Prices (Table 2 and 3)
- GDP at factor prices and market prices showed similar trends, with some years indicating deflation.
- Indirect taxes increased in some years, while subsidies fluctuated.
Macroeconomic Balances (Table 4)
- Total investment and fixed capital formation increased significantly over the period.
- Public investment rose, contributing to the overall investment trend.
- Changes in stocks were negative in some years, suggesting a decline in inventory levels.
- Total consumption increased, with public consumption also growing.
- The public savings-investment gap remained a concern, with a large negative balance.
Summary
- Economic Growth: Turkey experienced growth in GDP and GNP, with fluctuations in growth rates across sectors.
- Sectoral Contributions: Services were the dominant sector, followed by industry and agriculture.
- Inflation Trends: Both GNP deflator and WPI showed decreasing trends, suggesting a reduction in inflation.
- Fiscal Situation: Public expenditures and deficits increased, with a growing reliance on external borrowing.
- Trade Balance: A persistent foreign trade deficit was observed, with exports fluctuating and imports generally increasing.
This document serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding Turkey's economic performance and fiscal situation from 1996 to 2002, highlighting key areas for reform and stability.