With the January inflation data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the 1-month inflation gap of SSK and BAĞKUR pensioners has become clear. According to January inflation data, total monthly inflation, related to the inflation differential that determines civil servant salaries and pension increases, was determined. The pension increase will be calculated according to the total inflation rate for 6 months between January and June. What is the January inflation data and what is the percentage?
The January 2026 inflation data was released following the inflation report published by TUIK. With the release of the first inflation data of the year, the 1-month inflation gap, which is the deciding factor in salary increases for civil servants and retirees, was also determined. Civil servants and retirees will receive a pay increase in July, after knowing inflation data for the remaining five months. So, what is the January inflation data, what is the percentage?
WHAT IS THE INFLATION DATA FOR JANUARY?
The January inflation report, which is the first inflation data of 2026, was released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK).
Accordingly; Inflation in January 2026 increased by 4.84% compared to the previous month.
HOW MUCH DO PARKERS AND RETIREERS' SALARY INCREASE OVER THE YEAR?
With year-end inflation reaching 30.89%, December inflation data was announced at 0.89%.
As a result, the total inflation related to SSK and Bağkur pensions was announced as 12.19%. Civil servant salaries are 18.61%, including the 6-month inflation difference and the collective bargaining increase.
HOW MUCH WAS INFLATION IN DECEMBER?
CPI fluctuations in December 2025 are up 0.89% over the previous month, up 30.89% over December last year, up 30.89% over the same month last year and up 34.88% over the 12-month average.
