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Turkmenistan

TKM Β· Europe and Central Asia / Europe and Central Asia (excluding high income)

Turkmenistan: GDP 21.2K intl$ per capita, population 7.5M, unemployment 4.3%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
Population
7.49M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
488,100 kmΒ²
Capital
Ashgabat
ISO 2
TM
ISO 3
TKM
Calling code
+993
Internet TLD
.tm
Government type
presidential republic; authoritarian

Age Structure

0-14 years 24.5%
15-64 years 68.6%
65+ years 6.9%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Russian (RUS) Official - -
Turkmen (TUK) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Muslim Major 93.0% -
Christian Minor 6.4% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
7.49M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
1.75%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
15.7 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
47.1%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
70.2 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
20.91 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
5.84 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
2.66 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
30.4 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.0%
2022
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
99.9%
2022

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$6.9K
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
4.3%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$6.5K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$51.39B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
6.3%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
21.2K intl$
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
28.7%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
17.6%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
11.2%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
380.0K
1998
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
3.2%
2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Turkmenistan?

According to our data, the average income in Turkmenistan is approximately $6,510 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does Turkmenistan compare to other countries in Europe and Central Asia?

Turkmenistan is located in Europe and Central Asia and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Turkmenistan compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Turkmenistan is located in Europe and Central Asia, Europe and Central Asia (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Turkmenistan's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Turkmenistan's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
TM
ISO 3
TKM
IOC code
TKM
Vehicle code
TM
Latitude
37.95
Longitude
58.38

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