According to official Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data on household consumption spending in 2024, almost a quarter of the country’s total consumption spending — 24.9% — took place in Istanbul (region TR1).

🔹 Istanbul leads, followed by Ankara and İzmir

After Istanbul, Ankara ranks second with 8.3%, followed by İzmir with 6.4% and the region comprising Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu and Yalova with 5.9% of national spending.

🔹 Regional distribution of household spending in 2024

  • TR1 (Istanbul): 24.9%
  • TR3 (Aegean region): 15.0%
  • Mediterranean region: 12.1%
  • Northeast Anatolia: 1.5% (lowest share)
  • Central East Anatolia: 2.3%
  • Eastern Black Sea: 3.1%

🏡 Consumption patterns in the Aegean region (TR3)

The Aegean region, with the second-largest share of total household spending, also leads in some categories:

  • 18.2% of spending on alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and tobacco
  • 16.1% of spending on furniture and household goods
  • 15.9% of health spending
  • 15.6% of spending on restaurants and accommodation