Earthquakes on February 6 caused the Turkish economy damage in the amount of more than $ 84 billion
This was reported by Bloomberg, citing an assessment of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs and representatives of the Turkish business circles.
“It is expected that two strong earthquakes that have claimed the lives of more than 24 thousand people (more than 29.6 thousand according to the latest data – ed.) In Turkey, will lead to losses for the national economy of more than $ 84 billion, or about 10 % GDP, ”the confederation counting agency quoted.
, according to its assessment, damage to residential buildings amounted to $ 70.8 billion
In addition, the consequences of earthquakes will lead to a decrease in the revenue part of the country’s budget by $ 10.4 billion
Another $ 2.9 billion will cost the Turkish economy loss in labor.
Confederation’s layout is higher than the calculations of other economists. Many experts agree on premature to summarize the final results of the consequences of a natural disaster.