Türkiye is preparing to introduce various measures into its social security system, including long-term care insurance, as the country’s elderly population continues to grow and demographic changes put pressure on the system’s financial balance.
The government plans to strengthen the long-term financial sustainability of the social security system by expanding the contribution base, improving collection and adapting the system to new forms of employment.
The measures will also take into account demographic trends and their impact on social security.
According to 2025 data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the population aged 65 and over has increased 20.5% over the past five years, reaching 9.58 million. The elderly population’s share of the total population has also risen to 11.1%, up from 9.5% in 2020.
People aged 65-74 account for 62.9% of the elderly population, while those aged 75-84 make up 27.9% and those aged 85 and over account for 7.8%. More than 8,000 people aged 100 and over live in Türkiye.
