Türkiye’de Eko-Politik Baskı Altındaki Emekli Aylığı
Pensions Under Eco-Political Pressure in Türkiye

Summary/Abstract: By the end of 2024, the number of pension beneficiaries in Türkiye has reached approximately 16 million. Pensions have become increasingly significant for both individual welfare and public finance, as the number of retirees continues to rise and pension payments are categorized as public expenditures. This study investigates the impact of rising inflation in recent years and the influence of the interest group known as EYT (those hindered from retirement due to age) on pension payments, which constitute a significant portion of public spending. While rising inflation is considered an economic pressure factor, the demands of interest groups are analyzed as political pressure elements on pensions; these factors are examined through Social Security Institution (SGK) data. The analysis reveals that due to high inflation in 2024, retired civil servants experienced a real income loss of approximately 8%, while blue-collar (Sosyal Sigortalar Kurumu - SSK) and selfemployed (BAĞ-KUR) retirees suffered a loss of about 6%. Furthermore, it is concluded that in a scenario where the EYT law had not been enacted and the total pension expenditure from the social security system remained constant, the average pension could have been approximately 15% higher.

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