Artificial Intelligence Use in Türkiye: A Comprehensive Analysis with 2025 Data
The impact of artificial intelligence on today's business world and the quality of life of individuals is increasing significantly. Official statistics published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) clearly demonstrate the adoption of artificial intelligence at both the enterprise and individual levels. In this comprehensive analysis, startups' use of artificial intelligence, Fields of Activity, employee size, desired goals ve reasons for not using Topics such as will be discussed in depth. Also individuals' use of productive artificial intelligence, age groups, Education levels ve gender differences Demographic data such as will be examined in detail.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Startups: Main Findings of the 2025 Communiqué
The rate at which startups use artificial intelligence technologies has increased significantly compared to 2021. By 2025, %7,5 This rate, recorded as , indicates a significant increase compared to the previous period. Especially 6,6% of enterprises with 10-49 employees 24,1% of enterprises with 250 or more employees actively uses artificial intelligence technologies. According to this data, As the number of employees increases, the use of AI increases, which shows how critical AI plays a role in achieving scalability and digital transformation goals.
When compared to the previous period, In 2021 The use of artificial intelligence, which is 2,3% in enterprises with 10-49 employees, 3,6% in enterprises with 50-249 employees, and 9,6% in enterprises with 250+ employees, will significantly exceed these rates in 2025. This increase, information and communication It is gaining strength as startups in the field are the groups that use AI most intensively; the highest share is in this field with 47,1%.
Economic Activities and Artificial Intelligence
The use of artificial intelligence technologies varies across economic activity groups. The most intensive use is %47,1 information and communication is observed in its activity. This %21,1 finance and insurance ve %15,2 repair of computers and communications equipment These differences clearly show which sectors are seeing faster spread of digital infrastructure and data-driven business models. Furthermore, the purpose of using artificial intelligence is marketing and sales stands out: startups in 2025 %46,5uses AI software or systems for this purpose. This is followed by production/service processes (41,1%) and R&D/innovation activities (41,0%). Business process and management usage is also at 40,0%. This table demonstrates the wide range of applications AI can offer, from operational efficiency to strategic decision support systems.
Reasons That Prevent the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The main obstacles faced by startups that are not using AI but are considering it are a lack of expertise (74,2%) and high costs (67,4%). Furthermore, legal uncertainties, particularly the lack of clarity around liability, are raising concerns (62,4%). These findings highlight the need for organizations to both strengthen technical capacity and clarify the legal and regulatory framework when planning AI investments. Therefore, expertise development programs, cost-cutting solutions ve legal framework clarifications is of vital importance.
Individuals and Productive Artificial Intelligence Use
The use of productive AI is also on the rise among individuals. By 2025, %19,2 of individuals declare that they use generative artificial intelligence. When examined by gender, men account for 19,4% and women for 18,8%. When age groups are examined, the highest usage is In the 16-24 age group and the rate for this group is 39,4%. This 25-34 age group This is followed by the 30,0% share and the 15,5% share of the 35-44 age group. The lowest usage is Between 65-74 years old This data suggests that younger generations tend to adopt AI more quickly, with usage levels decreasing with age.
Education Level and Artificial Intelligence Use
There's a clear parallel between education level and AI usage. According to 2025 data, the highest usage is higher education graduates (36,1%) is recorded. Then high school or vocational high school graduates (% 22,8) and primary/secondary school graduates (17,2%) are coming. Also primary school graduates The usage rate is recorded at 2,2%. Gender differences are also striking: while males show higher usage than females in primary and other basic education levels, females show higher usage than males in primary/secondary, high school, and higher education levels. This table clearly demonstrates that education level is a critical factor determining the pace of AI adoption.
Conclusion and Strategic Recommendations
The current landscape of AI use in Türkiye demonstrates a significant milestone in the digital transformation journey of both startups and individuals. intended use and sector-oriented approach scalability brings the targeted success. For companies expertise development, solutions that reduce usage costs ve practical frameworks that reduce legal uncertainties will increase competitiveness. For individuals, usage varies according to age, education level and gender should be considered in a balanced manner and digital literacy through educational programs should be strengthened. Thus, Türkiye will move away from seeing artificial intelligence as just a technology, It can be positioned as a tool that transforms business models, increases productivity and improves the quality of life.
