Turkmenistan GDP (2026)

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Turkmenistanโ€™s economy is heavily influenced by its extensive natural gas reserves and energy exports, particularly to regional Asian markets. Petrochemicals, agriculture, construction, textiles, and state-directed investment provide additional sources of output and employment. This page outlines Turkmenistan GDP data, past economic developments, and the countryโ€™s outlook for 2026.

Turkmenistan Live GDP
$71,986,387,369
GDP Added Today
$72,579,150
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.60%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’1.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$12,300
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$713
Global Rank (Nominal)
#89
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1992โ€“2026
35 years

Turkmenistan GDP Growth (1992โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1992โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $83.07B
Lowest GDP $886.00M
Average Growth 6.52%
1992โ€“2026
Best Growth 21.50%
Weakest Growth -17.30%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Turkmenistan 0.07%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.12%
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Key Findings

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Turkmenistan's GDP in 2026 is $83.07B.

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It ranks #89 among 218 countries.

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Turkmenistan contributes 0.07% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $12,300 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.60% in 2026.

Historical Data

Turkmenistan GDP Historical Data (1992โ€“2026)

2026 $83,065,000,000 2.60% $12,300 0.07% #88
2025 $77,398,000,000 3.60% $11,587 0.07% #88
2024 $68,675,000,000 3.40% $10,408 0.06% #89
2023 $62,814,000,000 4.30% $9,640 0.06% #90
2022 $56,677,000,000 3.30% $8,813 0.06% #90
2021 $49,477,000,000 9.90% $7,802 0.05% #92
2020 $45,455,000,000 -1.60% $7,272 0.05% #90
2019 $44,974,000,000 5.10% $7,303 0.05% #95
2018 $40,762,000,000 4.80% $6,721 0.05% #97
2017 $37,926,000,000 4.30% $6,355 0.05% #97
2016 $36,180,000,000 3.70% $6,165 0.05% #97
2015 $35,800,000,000 0.80% $6,208 0.05% #98
2014 $43,524,000,000 5.20% $7,686 0.05% #94
2013 $39,198,000,000 10.20% $7,050 0.05% #94
2012 $35,164,000,000 16.90% $6,442 0.05% #95
2011 $27,776,000,000 21.50% $5,181 0.04% #100
2010 $21,321,000,000 17.10% $4,047 0.03% #105
2009 $18,836,000,000 6.10% $3,636 0.03% #105
2008 $20,049,000,000 14.70% $3,918 0.03% #105
2007 $24,192,000,000 11.10% $4,785 0.04% #91
2006 $19,935,000,000 11.00% $3,990 0.04% #93
2005 $16,003,000,000 13.00% $3,239 0.03% #97
2004 $13,228,000,000 14.70% $2,707 0.03% #99
2003 $10,645,000,000 17.10% $2,201 0.03% #101
2002 $8,107,000,000 15.80% $1,694 0.02% #106
2001 $6,461,000,000 20.40% $1,364 0.02% #113
2000 $4,680,000,000 18.60% $999 0.01% #123
1999 $3,594,000,000 16.50% $776 0.01% #133
1998 $2,667,000,000 6.70% $583 0.01% #140
1997 $2,498,000,000 -11.30% $554 0.01% #141
1996 $2,217,000,000 -6.70% $499 0.01% #145
1995 $5,473,000,000 -7.20% $1,256 0.02% #106
1994 $4,232,000,000 -17.30% $993 0.01% #112
1993 $4,997,000,000 -10.00% $1,203 0.02% #106
1992 $886,000,000 0.00% $215 0.00% #145

Turkmenistan GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $87,909,000,000 2.00% $12,878 0.07% #84
2028 $93,864,000,000 2.30% $13,608 0.07% #85
2029 $100,335,000,000 2.30% $14,402 0.07% #84
2030 $107,282,000,000 2.30% $15,250 0.07% #84
2031 $114,732,000,000 2.30% $16,156 0.07% #83

Turkmenistan Economy Overview

Turkmenistan has a state-directed economy dominated by the extraction and export of natural gas. Large gas reserves supply regional markets through pipeline networks, while oil production, refining, petrochemicals, and chemical fertilizers provide additional industrial output. Public investment frequently concentrates on major construction, transport, and urban development projects.

Agriculture is centered on cotton, wheat, livestock, fruits, and vegetables, with irrigation playing an essential role because of the countryโ€™s dry climate. Textile production processes part of the domestic cotton crop, while transport routes connect Central Asia with Iran, the Caspian Sea, and neighboring markets. Limited economic transparency, strict state control, and dependence on gas exports shape business conditions and public finances.

Turkmenistan GDP Outlook

Turkmenistanโ€™s outlook will continue to be shaped by natural gas exports, state investment, and demand from major regional energy customers. Expansion of gas-processing facilities, petrochemicals, fertilizers, textiles, and transport corridors could create additional economic value. Greater access to diversified pipeline routes may reduce reliance on a narrow group of buyers. However, limited transparency, strict state control, water scarcity, dependence on hydrocarbons, restricted private enterprise, and vulnerability to energy-price changes may constrain broader development.