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Türkiye has earmarked ₺1.92 trillion ($44.36 billion) for public investment projects in 2026, covering 3,857 main projects and a total of 13,887 initiatives, with the estimated overall cost reaching ₺13.99 trillion.
Of the total projects, 5,284 are new additions for 2026, including 2,403 multi-year and 2,881 single-year projects, according to the Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette on Friday.
Within the program, public institutions under the central government are set to implement 62.8% of total investments, while state economic enterprises and entities within the privatization scope will account for 35.4%. The remaining 1.8% will be carried out by revolving fund organizations and social security institutions.
Priority is given to projects considered urgent due to earthquake risks, as well as those expected to deliver strong social and economic returns.
A total of ₺697 billion ($16.10 billion) was allocated to earthquake-related projects. Of this amount, 45.7% is designated for the health sector, 19.5% for education, and 16% for residential construction, reflecting a targeted effort to enhance structural resilience in critical sectors.
The transport and communication sector received the largest share of the investment budget at 26.5%. High-standard railway projects were granted ₺145.6 billion, while logistics-enhancing connection lines were allocated ₺8.1 billion. Key international railway corridors, Divrigi-Kars, Kars-Igdir-Aralik-Dilucu, and the Development Road, were awarded a combined ₺15.5 billion.
The mining sector followed with an 18% share. The Sakarya Gas Field Development Project, aimed at tapping into the Black Sea’s 785 billion cubic meter gas reserves, received ₺211.4 billion. Other oil and gas exploration and production efforts were assigned ₺121.2 billion.
The education sector will receive ₺160.5 billion, representing 13.2% of the 2026 budget. In the agricultural sector, which received ₺192 billion, 10% of total funds, the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works plans to irrigate 64,000 hectares and upgrade systems across another 15,000 hectares.
Health care will claim 9% of the budget. The Health Ministry is set to bring 11,334 new hospital beds and 155 medical units online. Additionally, construction will continue on 15 city hospitals totaling 18,265 beds, with six of them, comprising 6,200 beds, scheduled for completion in 2026.
To support industrial expansion, employment, and entrepreneurship, the Industry and Technology Ministry has been granted ₺35.8 billion. Public universities will benefit from a total investment of ₺70.5 billion to upgrade physical infrastructure, bolster health care facilities, and improve research capabilities.
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