Turkey’s economy hit as Syrians return home
Summary
Since the war in Syria ended last year, over half a million Syrian refugees have returned home from Turkey. This has hurt Turkey’s economy because many industries there need cheap labor, especially in clothing and farming.Key Facts
- There are 3.6 million Syrian refugees living in Turkey.
- More than 500,000 Syrians have returned to Syria since the war ended.
- Turkey’s economy depends a lot on low-cost workers from Syria.
- Clothing and farming industries are especially affected by fewer workers.
- In Gaziantep, a city in southeast Turkey, half of the garment workshops closed last year.
- The main reason for these closures was a lack of available workers.
- The Syrian refugees’ departure is weakening parts of Turkey’s economy.
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