Tobacco Taxation in Turkey : An Overview of Policy Measures and Results. / Volkan Cetinkaya.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Cetinkaya, Volkan.

Contributor:

Cetinkaya, Volkan.

Marquez, Patricio V.

Series:

Other Health Study

World Bank e-Library.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health, Nutrition and Population.

Macroeconomics and Economic Growth.

Public Health Promotion.

Taxation & Subsidies.

Tobacco Use and Control.

Local Subjects:

Health, Nutrition and Population.

Macroeconomics and Economic Growth.

Public Health Promotion.

Taxation & Subsidies.

Tobacco Use and Control.

Other Title:

Tobacco Taxation in Turkey

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : The World Bank, 2017.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

Turkey's government increased tobacco tax revenue and lowered tobacco consumption by increasing tobacco tax rates significantly between 2003 and 2013. However, both per capita tobacco consumption and total cigarette sales in Turkey have begun to increase again in recent years. Although the recent rise in cigarette sales may be attributed to the influx of Syrian refugees into Turkey, the analysis reveals other factors. First, average cigarette price increased more slowly than inflation. Thus, cigarettes became relatively cheaper compared to other goods and services. Second, cigarette affordability has increased. Turkey's economy has grown steadily, and the demand for cigarettes has risen as the population has become wealthier over time. Turkey's experience in managing these challenges offers lessons for successful tobacco taxation. Turkey also provides a good example of the feasibility of increasing tobacco taxes, while combatting the illicit tobacco trade.