# **Social contributions (current LCU)**
The indicator **Social contributions (current LCU)** refers to the total amount of contributions made to social insurance schemes, measured in **local currency units (LCU)**.
This includes payments made by **individuals, employers, and governments** to various social insurance programs, such as:
- **pensions**
- **health insurance**
- **unemployment insurance**
- **other social protection schemes**
The chart displays the annual total of social contributions in **Turkey** from **2008 to 2022**. These contributions are expressed in local currency units (**Turkish Lira (TRY)**) and provide insight into the level of financial resources allocated to **social protection and insurance programs** within the country during the specified period.