istihdamda

Istihdamda is a Turkish term formed from istihdam, meaning employment or utilization of labor, with the locative suffix -da, meaning "in." It is used as a descriptor to refer to people or situations that involve being employed. As a locative form, istihdamda often appears in phrases such as istihdamda olanlar, meaning those who are employed, and in sentences describing employment status within a population.

In labor market statistics, istihdam denotes the number of employed persons, including wage earners and self-employed individuals, depending on the specific definitions used by statistical agencies. The term is also found in the expression istihdam oranı, the employment rate, which indicates the share of the working-age population that is employed. Turkish statistical institutions, such as TÜİK, publish istihdam figures as part of national and regional labor market analyses and international comparisons.

In policy and public discourse, istihdam appears in discussions about job creation, labor market participation, and targeted programs for groups such as youth or women. It is commonly contrasted with unemployment (işsizlik) and with broader measures of labor force participation. The term is used across reports, surveys, and legislation addressing the dynamics of work, hours, and conditions of employment, reflecting its central role in evaluating economic activity and living standards in Turkey.