Turkmenistan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Turkmenistan at a Glance
Turkmenistan is home to 7.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $14,402, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 70.2 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 7.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 20.9 and a death rate of 5.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 15.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 113,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Turkmenistan is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $100 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $14,402 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.3% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 70.2 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $581 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.9% (2022), reflecting near-universal literacy. Access to safe drinking water reaches 94.9% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.