The Deep Economic Impact of Digitalization: Turkey's 10-Year Internet Usage Surge to 92.3%

Digitalization's rapid spread across Turkey is fundamentally reshaping the country's economic landscape. The internet usage rate among 16-74-year-olds surged from 66.8% in 2017 to 92.3% in 2026, while the gender digital divide narrowed from a 16.4-point gap to just 4.9 points. This acceleration in digital adoption has driven both e-commerce growth and increased e-government usage. E-commerce adoption skyrocketed from 0.88% in 2004 to 60% in 2026. Southeastern Anatolia emerged as a surprise leader in internet access, reaching 97.8%, just behind Istanbul. However, digital learning adoption remains limited. These transformations underscore Turkey's rapid transition into a digital economy. How will markets respond to this digital wave? What does this mean for Turkey's future economic growth?