Turkey’s Current Account Deficit Widens to $9.67 Billion in March 2026

Turkey’s current account deficit deepened in March 2026, reaching $9.67 billion, according to data updated on 13 May 2026. This marks a deterioration from February 2026, when the deficit stood at $7.50 billion.

The widening gap underscores mounting external imbalances in the Turkish economy, with the March figure indicating increased pressure on the country’s external financing needs. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming data closely to assess whether this trend persists and what it may imply for Turkey’s broader economic and financial stability.