Turkey finds itself at a critical crossroads as fresh survey data exposes widespread public disillusionment with the nation's economic direction and mounting frustration over perceived failures within the justice system. The findings suggest growing unease among ordinary citizens who increasingly doubt their government's capacity to navigate the country through turbulent times.
According to a report published by Oda TV, the Saros Research Agency's October 2025 Turkey Agenda and Politics Survey has yielded striking data about public sentiment concerning economic conditions, the justice system, and ongoing constitutional debates. The survey, conducted across 26 provinces and 162 districts with 6,894 participants, paints a sobering picture of a nation grappling with economic uncertainty and institutional distrust.
The survey's findings on economic expectations prove particularly alarming for government officials. When asked about their outlook for Turkey's economy over the coming year, a commanding 58.4 percent of respondents indicated they believe conditions will deteriorate further. Only 22.9 percent expressed optimism that the economy would improve, while 14.3 percent anticipated no significant change. The remaining 4.4 percent offered no opinion.
This pessimistic outlook translates directly into assessments of the government's competence. A striking 62.5 percent of participants stated they do not believe the current administration can resolve the country's economic difficulties. Meanwhile, 19.4 percent suggested the government might achieve partial solutions, and a mere 15.9 percent expressed confidence in the government's ability to address economic challenges effectively.
When respondents were asked to identify Turkey's most pressing problem, economic issues dominated the conversation. Half of all participants—50.8 percent—pointed to the economy and the escalating cost of living as the nation's paramount concern. Justice-related issues claimed second position at 19 percent, followed by corruption at 5.6 percent.
Other concerns mentioned included general societal problems at 4.3 percent, moral issues at 4.2 percent, and the Kurdish question at 3.1 percent. Education, political dysfunction, and lack of meritocracy also featured among public grievances, though at lower percentages.
Justice System Faces Crisis of Confidence
Perhaps equally concerning for Turkish authorities is the profound lack of faith in the country's judicial institutions. An overwhelming 74.9 percent of survey participants affirmed that Turkey faces a serious justice problem. An additional 15.2 percent acknowledged partial problems exist within the system, while only 9.9 percent denied any significant issues.
The survey also explored public attitudes toward potential constitutional reform, revealing a nation almost evenly split on the matter. Approximately 48.6 percent of respondents supported drafting a new constitution, while 44.1 percent opposed such measures. The remaining 7.4 percent remained undecided.
This near-equal division suggests that any government attempt to pursue constitutional changes would face substantial public resistance and could prove politically contentious.
Implications for Government
The cumulative findings present a challenging landscape for Turkey's leadership. With nearly six in ten citizens expecting economic decline, three-quarters perceiving justice system failures, and confidence in governmental problem-solving at historic lows, the administration faces mounting pressure to demonstrate tangible progress on multiple fronts simultaneously.
As Turkey navigates these turbulent waters, the survey results serve as a stark reminder that public patience may be wearing thin, with economic stability and judicial reform emerging as the defining issues that could shape the nation's political future.