Turkmenistan: economy and key statistics
Turkmenistan is number 97 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $49.8 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $6,540. The economy grew by 6.3% in 2025. Unemployment is 4.3%. The economy is 49% services, 36% industry, 12% agriculture.
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National power
Turkmenistan is number 140 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 24.4 out of 100: economic 46, technology 11, military 0 and human capital 49.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $49.8 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $172.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $6,540 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +6.3% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 7.6 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 2.2 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 49% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 36% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 12% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 14% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.7% of GDP | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.09% of GDP | 2023 |
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan had a GDP of $49.8 billion in 2025, ranking number 97 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Turkmenistan?
GDP per person in Turkmenistan was $6,540 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Turkmenistan growing?
The economy of Turkmenistan grew by 6.3% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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