GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 240.36 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP in Turkmenistan, 1987–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Turkmenistan stood at 240.36 billion. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 93.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Turkmenistan peaked at 240.36 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,500, in 1987.
That places Turkmenistan 46th out of 74 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.
GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2,500 | — |
| 1988 | 2,700 | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 2,800 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 3,000 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 5,900 | +96.7% |
| 1992 | 160,000 | +2611.9% |
| 1993 | 2.00 million | +1152.5% |
| 1994 | 17.44 million | +770.3% |
| 1995 | 130.40 million | +647.7% |
| 1996 | 1.55 billion | +1088.7% |
| 1997 | 2.22 billion | +43.4% |
| 1998 | 2.80 billion | +26.0% |
| 1999 | 4.01 billion | +43.3% |
| 2000 | 5.22 billion | +30.2% |
| 2001 | 7.21 billion | +38.1% |
| 2002 | 9.05 billion | +25.5% |
| 2003 | 11.88 billion | +31.3% |
| 2004 | 14.76 billion | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 17.86 billion | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 22.25 billion | +24.6% |
| 2007 | 27.00 billion | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 49.47 billion | +83.2% |
| 2009 | 57.61 billion | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 64.36 billion | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 83.31 billion | +29.4% |
| 2012 | 100.22 billion | +20.3% |
| 2013 | 111.71 billion | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 124.04 billion | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 125.30 billion | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 126.59 billion | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 132.74 billion | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 142.68 billion | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 158.31 billion | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 160.36 billion | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 175.03 billion | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 206.40 billion | +17.9% |
| 2023 | 212.20 billion | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 240.36 billion | +13.3% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 240.36 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 964.09 billion, 25% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 240.36 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 591.53 billion, 41% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +2611.9% | 5,900 | 160,000 |
| 1993 | +1152.5% | 160,000 | 2.00 million |
| 1996 | +1088.7% | 130.40 million | 1.55 billion |
| 1994 | +770.3% | 2.00 million | 17.44 million |
| 1995 | +647.7% | 17.44 million | 130.40 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,667 | 2,500 | 2,800 | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.07 billion | 3,000 | 4.01 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.23 billion | 5.22 billion | 57.61 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.93 billion | 64.36 billion | 158.31 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 198.87 billion | 160.36 billion | 240.36 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More economy & growth data for Turkmenistan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -19.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0071 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 46.24 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0365 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0052 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 33.76 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Turkmenistan?
- Gdp in Turkmenistan was 240.36 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 240.36 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,500 in 1987.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for gdp?
- Turkmenistan ranks 46th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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