Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution was 26,318 2011$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan, 1973–2018
Source: Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2011$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan is 26,318 2011$, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 111.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan peaked at 26,318 2011$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2,856 2011$, in 1997.
Turkmenistan ranks 42nd of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | 2011$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 7,693 2011$ | — |
| 1980 | 6,763 2011$ | -12.1% |
| 1981 | 6,666 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 6,575 2011$ | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 6,535 2011$ | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 6,314 2011$ | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 6,186 2011$ | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 6,204 2011$ | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 6,194 2011$ | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 6,601 2011$ | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 5,915 2011$ | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 5,796 2011$ | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 5,458 2011$ | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 4,588 2011$ | -15.9% |
| 1993 | 4,604 2011$ | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 3,770 2011$ | -18.1% |
| 1995 | 3,474 2011$ | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 3,227 2011$ | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 2,856 2011$ | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 3,038 2011$ | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 3,527 2011$ | +16.1% |
| 2000 | 4,173 2011$ | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 5,014 2011$ | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 5,796 2011$ | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 6,785 2011$ | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 7,782 2011$ | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 8,792 2011$ | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 9,752 2011$ | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 10,829 2011$ | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 12,427 2011$ | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 13,188 2011$ | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 14,397 2011$ | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 16,518 2011$ | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 18,135 2011$ | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 19,751 2011$ | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 21,546 2011$ | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 22,675 2011$ | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 23,813 2011$ | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 25,070 2011$ | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 26,318 2011$ | +5.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 26,318 2011$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,242 2011$, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 26,318 2011$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27,056 2011$, 97% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,693 2011$ | 7,693 2011$ | 7,693 2011$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 6,395 2011$ | 5,915 2011$ | 6,763 2011$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,034 2011$ | 2,856 2011$ | 5,796 2011$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,454 2011$ | 4,173 2011$ | 13,188 2011$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,914 2011$ | 14,397 2011$ | 26,318 2011$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More economy & growth data for Turkmenistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.23 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 19.33 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0372 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 219.46 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.96 % change on previous year (1999)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6174 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1999)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 336.81 includes gold, current US$ per person (1999)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 9.96 % change on previous year (1999)
Frequently asked questions
- What is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan?
- Divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution in Turkmenistan was 26,318 2011$ in 2018, according to Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 26,318 2011$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,856 2011$ in 1997.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution?
- Turkmenistan ranks 42nd out of 145 countries with data for 2018.
- Is divergence of gdp per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from Maddison Project Database (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Divergence of GDP per capita among latecomers to the capitalist revolution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Unit 1 'The capitalist revolution: prosperity, inequality, and planetary limits’ in The CORE Team, The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics. Available at: https://tinyco.re/4329598 [Figure 1.19]