Urban Transformation and Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Statistics

In the statement, it was stated that 2 million 761 thousand independent sections in 81 provinces have been included in the scope of transformation so far, and it was emphasized that the transformation of 2 million 378 thousand independent sections has been completed and the transformation of 383 thousand independent sections is continuing. It was emphasized that the Urban Transformation Directorate implemented one of the two urban transformation projects in Istanbul, which is facing the threat of earthquakes, and said, "1 million 298 thousand independent sections have been included in the scope of transformation in Istanbul since 2012. The transformation of 1 million 7 thousand independent sections has been completed. The transformation of 291 thousand independent sections in the city continues." information was also included. Natural Disaster Insurance Institution (DASK) has been working to increase the compulsory earthquake insurance rate for more than 25 years. Approximately half of the residences in Türkiye do not have insurance. The rate of residences with Compulsory Earthquake Insurance policy is at 58 percent. The total number of houses with Compulsory Earthquake Insurance was 11 million 700 thousand 223. The highest insurance rate was seen in the Marmara Region with 65 percent. This region was followed by Eastern Anatolia with 64 percent, Southeastern Anatolia with 63 percent, Aegean and Mediterranean regions with 59 percent, and Central Anatolia regions with 51 percent. The lowest insurance rate was recorded in the Black Sea Region with 45 percent.