Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 1,645 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Turkmenistan, 1992–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Turkmenistan is 1,645, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 19.3% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Turkmenistan peaked at 4,553 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1992.
That places Turkmenistan 87th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 79 | +789999900.0% |
| 1994 | 103 | +30.4% |
| 1995 | 233 | +126.2% |
| 1996 | 108.06 | -53.6% |
| 1997 | 107.86 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 62.3 | -42.2% |
| 1999 | 125 | +100.6% |
| 2000 | 131 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 170 | +29.8% |
| 2002 | 276 | +62.4% |
| 2003 | 226 | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 353.7 | +56.5% |
| 2005 | 418.2 | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 730.9 | +74.8% |
| 2007 | 856 | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 1,277 | +49.2% |
| 2009 | 4,553 | +256.5% |
| 2010 | 3,632 | -20.2% |
| 2011 | 3,391 | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 3,130 | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 2,861 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 3,830 | +33.9% |
| 2015 | 3,043 | -20.6% |
| 2016 | 2,243 | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 2,086 | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 1,607 | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 1,854 | +15.4% |
| 2020 | 1,436 | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 1,287 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 936.04 | -27.3% |
| 2023 | 1,378 | +47.2% |
| 2024 | 1,645 | +19.3% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 1,645 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 926.87, 1.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 1,645 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,342, 70% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Turkmenistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +789999900.0% | 0 | 79 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 102.28 | 0 | 233 | 8 |
| 2000s | 899.18 | 131 | 4,553 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,768 | 1,607 | 3,830 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,337 | 936.04 | 1,645 | 5 |
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 foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Turkmenistan?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Turkmenistan was 1,645 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,553 in 2009.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1992.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Turkmenistan ranks 87th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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