GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP growth in Turkmenistan, 1988–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp growth in Turkmenistan is 2.3%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 64.1% on the previous year and down 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in Turkmenistan peaked at 35.4% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -17.3%, in 1994.
Turkmenistan ranks 139th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 11.0% | — |
| 1989 | -4.3% | -138.6% |
| 1990 | 35.4% | -931.5% |
| 1991 | -4.6% | -113.0% |
| 1992 | -15.0% | +225.0% |
| 1993 | 1.5% | -110.0% |
| 1994 | -17.3% | -1253.3% |
| 1995 | -7.2% | -58.4% |
| 1996 | 6.7% | -193.1% |
| 1997 | -11.4% | -270.1% |
| 1998 | 7.1% | -162.3% |
| 1999 | 16.5% | +132.4% |
| 2000 | 5.5% | -66.9% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | -20.6% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | -94.1% |
| 2003 | 3.3% | +1171.0% |
| 2004 | 5.0% | +53.0% |
| 2005 | 13.0% | +160.7% |
| 2006 | 11.0% | -15.8% |
| 2007 | 11.1% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 14.7% | +32.9% |
| 2009 | 6.1% | -58.5% |
| 2010 | 9.2% | +50.8% |
| 2011 | 14.7% | +59.8% |
| 2012 | 11.1% | -24.5% |
| 2013 | 10.2% | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 10.3% | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 6.5% | -36.9% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 6.2% | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 5.9% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 6.2% | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 6.3% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 2.3% | -64.1% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 2.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.3%, 68% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 2.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.3%, 100% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Turkmenistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -1253.3% | 1.5% | -17.3% |
| 2003 | +1171.0% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 1990 | +931.5% | -4.3% | 35.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4% | -4.3% | 11.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.2% | -17.3% | 35.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.4% | 0.3% | 14.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.7% | 6.2% | 14.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More population data for Turkmenistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2917 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5817 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2917 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1815 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,264 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9758 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.298 (2100)
- Population density 21.17 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 500,079 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp growth in Turkmenistan?
- Gdp growth in Turkmenistan was 2.3% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.4% in 1990.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.3% in 1994.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for gdp growth?
- Turkmenistan ranks 139th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release