Digital Broadcast Market in Turkey

摘要

Turkey's population is currently estimated at 72 million and 70 percent of the Turkish population is less than 30 years old. Turkeys young population is one of the competitive economic advantages the nation has. Of the total population, 60.3 percent live in urban areas. The Turkish labor force numbers 24.9 million (22.6 million employed and 2.4 million unemployed, unemployment 9.9%); GDP in 2007 was $500 billion, with GDP per capita reaching $9,000 in 2007. With its growing economy and young population, Turkey and the Eurasian region promise significant opportunities for foreign manufacturers of satellite, broadcast and cable technologies. The Eurasian region is also regarded as one of the world's leading growth markets for such communication technologies. Turkey is considered to be a bridge between Europe and Asia, and with its close proximity to both continents, Turkey offers an ideal trading platform. Turkey's economy has undergone major changes in recent years, resulting in a more stable and predictable environment. Also, harmonization with EU standards will increase as Turkey continues to go through the EU accession process. Turkey will benefit from these changes, becoming a major importer, as well as a supplier and cooperation partner.