Turkmenistan GDP (2026)
LiveTurkmenistan’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 country’s outlook for 2026.
Turkmenistan GDP Growth (1992–2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1992–2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Turkmenistan's GDP in 2026 is $83.07B.
It ranks #89 among 218 countries.
Turkmenistan contributes 0.07% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $12,300 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.60% in 2026.
Turkmenistan GDP Historical Data (1992–2026)
| 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% | #89 |
| 2022 | $56,677,000,000 | 3.30% | $8,813 | 0.06% | #89 |
| 2021 | $49,477,000,000 | 9.90% | $7,802 | 0.05% | #91 |
| 2020 | $45,455,000,000 | -1.60% | $7,272 | 0.05% | #89 |
| 2019 | $44,974,000,000 | 5.10% | $7,303 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2018 | $40,762,000,000 | 4.80% | $6,721 | 0.05% | #96 |
| 2017 | $37,926,000,000 | 4.30% | $6,355 | 0.05% | #96 |
| 2016 | $36,180,000,000 | 3.70% | $6,165 | 0.05% | #96 |
| 2015 | $35,800,000,000 | 0.80% | $6,208 | 0.05% | #97 |
| 2014 | $43,524,000,000 | 5.20% | $7,686 | 0.05% | #93 |
| 2013 | $39,198,000,000 | 10.20% | $7,050 | 0.05% | #93 |
| 2012 | $35,164,000,000 | 16.90% | $6,442 | 0.05% | #94 |
| 2011 | $27,776,000,000 | 21.50% | $5,181 | 0.04% | #99 |
| 2010 | $21,321,000,000 | 17.10% | $4,047 | 0.03% | #104 |
| 2009 | $18,836,000,000 | 6.10% | $3,636 | 0.03% | #104 |
| 2008 | $20,049,000,000 | 14.70% | $3,918 | 0.03% | #104 |
| 2007 | $24,192,000,000 | 11.10% | $4,785 | 0.04% | #90 |
| 2006 | $19,935,000,000 | 11.00% | $3,990 | 0.04% | #92 |
| 2005 | $16,003,000,000 | 13.00% | $3,239 | 0.03% | #96 |
| 2004 | $13,228,000,000 | 14.70% | $2,707 | 0.03% | #98 |
| 2003 | $10,645,000,000 | 17.10% | $2,201 | 0.03% | #100 |
| 2002 | $8,107,000,000 | 15.80% | $1,694 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 2001 | $6,461,000,000 | 20.40% | $1,364 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 2000 | $4,680,000,000 | 18.60% | $999 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1999 | $3,594,000,000 | 16.50% | $776 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 1998 | $2,667,000,000 | 6.70% | $583 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 1997 | $2,498,000,000 | -11.30% | $554 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 1996 | $2,217,000,000 | -6.70% | $499 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 1995 | $5,473,000,000 | -7.20% | $1,256 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1994 | $4,232,000,000 | -17.30% | $993 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 1993 | $4,997,000,000 | -10.00% | $1,203 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1992 | $886,000,000 | 0.00% | $215 | 0.00% | #140 |
Turkmenistan GDP Projections (IMF)
i| 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 country’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
Turkmenistan’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.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1992–2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $83,065,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Turkmenistan's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.60%.
GDP per capita in Turkmenistan is approximately $12,300 in 2026.
Turkmenistan ranks #89 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.