Turkey has experienced strong economic growth in recent years, with annual GDP growth expected to be 5% over the next 25 years. It has a large, young population of over 74 million people. As the 2nd fastest growing economy in the world by 2018, Turkey provides access to a market of over 1.5 billion customers in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Foreign direct investment in Turkey has been increasing, with the majority of projects in the growing services sector and most investment coming from the US and Europe. Investors have a positive view of Turkey's economy and investment prospects.

1. Turkeybynumbers
2nd
fastest growing
economy in the
world by 2018
5%
annual GDP growth
expected in Turkey
over the next
25 years
74.6 million
young, well-educated
population
1.5 billion
customers in Europe,
Central Asia, the Middle
East and North Africa
are easily accessible
from Turkey
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63%
of FDI projects
are in service
sectors
The US and Europe
lead Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI)
8–9 May / Istanbul
The first Ernst & Young Turkey Strategic Growth Forum
Join top CEOs, entrepreneurs, influential business and government
leaders, investors and advisors from Turkey and around the world and
share their experiences on innovation, transactions, growth and what’s
shaping new opportunities in Turkey and beyond.
What investors think about Turkey...
71%
think that Turkey’s
attractiveness has
improved substantially
81%
expect Turkey to become a
more attractive destination
for investment by 2015
79%
commend Turkey’s
domestic market