Migrant populations in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan: Migrant populations was 193,763 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
193,763
World rank
119th
of 228 countries
All-time high
306,500
in 1990
All-time low
193,763
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migrant populations in Turkmenistan, 1990–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1990200720241990: 306.5k1995: 273.6k2000: 219.1k2005: 213.1k2010: 198.0k2015: 196.4k2020: 194.9k2024: 193.8k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, migrant populations in Turkmenistan stood at 193,763. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migrant populations in Turkmenistan peaked at 306,500 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 193,763, in 2024.

That places Turkmenistan 119th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Migrant populations in Turkmenistan, year by year

Annual values for Migrant populations in Turkmenistan, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 306,500 —
1995 273,565 -10.7%
2000 219,067 -19.9%
2005 213,053 -2.7%
2010 197,979 -7.1%
2015 196,376 -0.8%
2020 194,920 -0.7%
2024 193,763 -0.6%

Turkmenistan compared with similar countries

  • Turkmenistan's 193,763 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Turkmenistan's 193,763 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 45% of the median. (56 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 290,032 273,565 306,500 2
2000s 216,060 213,053 219,067 2
2010s 197,178 196,376 197,979 2
2020s 194,342 193,763 194,920 2

Countries ranked near Turkmenistan

  1. 116 Malta 199,466 compare
  2. 117 Mauritania 195,937 compare
  3. 118 Kyrgyzstan 194,816 compare
  4. 120 Moldova 188,207 compare
  5. 121 Malawi 186,719 compare
  6. 122 Bolivia 183,234 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is migrant populations in Turkmenistan?
Migrant populations in Turkmenistan was 193,763 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Turkmenistan?
The highest recorded value was 306,500 in 1990.
What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Turkmenistan?
The lowest recorded value was 193,763 in 2024.
How does Turkmenistan rank for migrant populations?
Turkmenistan ranks 119th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
Is migrant populations rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migrant populations
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
228 places, 1,824 data points, 1990–2024
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