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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Turkey statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Turkey statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Turkey-specific metadata information.

Target name Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
Indicator name Proportion of population satisfied with the public services
Global / Proxy indicator Global indicator
Description of indicator The indicator is defined as the proportion of population who stated that they were satisfied with the various public services. These public services include Social Security Institution, health, education, judicial, public security and transportation services.
Unit %
Available disaggregation Satisfaction with Social Security Institution services, Satisfaction with health services, Satisfaction with educational services, Satisfaction with legal services, Satisfaction with public order services, Satisfaction with transportation services
Calculation -
Comparability Comparable over time. Produced in full compliance with global metadata.
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Data source TurkStat, Life Satisfaction Survey
Data source link https://data.tuik.gov.tr/Kategori/GetKategori?p=nufus-ve-demografi-109&dil=2
Sample coverage Households located within the boundaries of all settlements in Turkey are covered. Those who live in schools, dormitories, hotels, kindergartens, nursing homes, hospitals and prisons defined as institutional population and those residing in barracks and army houses are not included. In addition, settlements that are thought to not be able to reach a sufficient number of sample households (small villages, camps, hamlets etc.) with a population not exceeding 1% of the total population are excluded.
Sample size - In 2018, 5410 households are surveyed.
- In 2019, 5410 households and 9 212 individuals were interviewed.
- In 2020, 5410 households and 10 103 individuals were interviewed.
Interview method Survey data are collected by face-to-face interviews with individuals aged 18 and over living at sample household addresses. Household and individual questionnaires were conducted with a laptop using the method of face-to-face interviews.(CAPI)
Reference period for application of survey The Life Satisfaction Survey designed to provide estimations in Turkey level is carried out once a year. Field application is in November of each year.
Field survey time and duration Every November of the application year

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Target name

Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

Indicator name

Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services

UN designated tier

Tier II

UN custodian agency

UNDP Oslo Governance Centre

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