The results of the 2023 Türkiye Youth Research (TGA-2023), conducted jointly by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies (HÜNEE) with the financial support of the Swedish Government, have been announced. The research, which examined the knowledge levels, unmet information and counseling needs, and behavioral reflections of young people aged 15-24 in Türkiye from childhood to the end of adolescence, has revealed significant data, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health and child marriage.

December 17, 2024

Ankara, Türkiye - Adolescence, the transitional period from childhood to adulthood, is a significant stage in a person's life marked by rapid biological, psychological, and social development, as well as the shaping of one's identity and values. The 2023 Türkiye Youth Research (TGA-2023), conducted jointly by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies (HÜNEE) with the financial support of the Swedish Government, has been completed. The findings of the report were shared with the public at a launch event held on December 17 at Hacettepe University's Beytepe campus.

The research reached approximately 1,300 young people aged 15-24 from nearly 3,000 households in 67 provinces across Türkiye, representing diverse living conditions. The study collected valuable data on the demographics, living environments, education and employment status, sexual and reproductive health, and attitudes towards child marriage of these young individuals.

The research has made significant contributions by providing data to support the development of youth-friendly policies and practices aimed at improving access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, as well as preventing child, early, and forced marriages. It has also supported awareness-raising and advocacy efforts in this field.

The qualitative and quantitative findings of the research have been compiled into two separate booklets. For key findings of the qualitative and quantitative research, please click here. To access the full quantitative research report, please click here. To access the full qualitative research report, please click here. Key findings from the reports are presented below.