Over 80% criticize Türkiye’s economic management, discontent spans all parties
Metropoll's July survey shows 81.3% of Turkish public believe the economy is poorly managed. (AA Photo)
In a recent “Türkiye’s Pulse July Survey” conducted by Metropoll Research, 81.3% of the Turkish public has expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the economy.
The survey reveals that a significant majority views the current economic strategies as inadequate, while only 16.3% of respondents believe the economy is being effectively managed. The remaining 2.4% of participants had no opinion on the matter.
Examining the survey results based on the party voted for in the May 14, 2023 parliamentary elections, it is noted that voters of the People’s Alliance’s two partners, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), also perceive the economy as poorly managed. On the other hand, 95.1% of the main opposition party Republican People’s Party (CHP) voters perceive the economy negatively.
The survey results reveal a broad consensus on economic mismanagement across different political affiliations. Specifically:
- AK Party voters: 63.1% view the economy as poorly managed, while 32.8% consider it well-managed.
- MHP voters: 67.6% believe the economy is poorly managed, with only 26.9% viewing it positively.
- CHP voters: A notable 95.1% perceive economic management negatively.
- Good Party voters: 91.7% rate the economy poorly.
- Dem Party voters: 95.3% view the economy as poorly managed.
