Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita (capita US) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita (capita US) was 2,532 current US$ per person in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita in Turkmenistan, 1987–2009
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
Turkmenistan recorded 2,532 current US$ per person for gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita in 2009.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and up 254.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita in Turkmenistan peaked at 2,741 current US$ per person in 2008 and was at its lowest, 568.76 current US$ per person, in 2000.
Turkmenistan ranks 142nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita (capita US) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 729.24 current US$ per person | — |
| 1988 | 877.26 current US$ per person | +20.3% |
| 1989 | 909 current US$ per person | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 961.24 current US$ per person | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 930.71 current US$ per person | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 634.2 current US$ per person | -31.9% |
| 1997 | 737.67 current US$ per person | +16.3% |
| 1998 | 833.09 current US$ per person | +12.9% |
| 1999 | 714.02 current US$ per person | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 568.76 current US$ per person | -20.3% |
| 2001 | 746.33 current US$ per person | +31.2% |
| 2002 | 806.28 current US$ per person | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 1,183 current US$ per person | +46.7% |
| 2004 | 1,367 current US$ per person | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 1,350 current US$ per person | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 1,267 current US$ per person | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 1,558 current US$ per person | +23.0% |
| 2008 | 2,741 current US$ per person | +75.9% |
| 2009 | 2,532 current US$ per person | -7.6% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 2,532 current US$ per person is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,053 current US$ per person, 31% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 2,532 current US$ per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,423 current US$ per person, 9% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 838.5 current US$ per person | 729.24 current US$ per person | 909 current US$ per person | 3 |
| 1990s | 801.82 current US$ per person | 634.2 current US$ per person | 961.24 current US$ per person | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,412 current US$ per person | 568.76 current US$ per person | 2,741 current US$ per person | 10 |
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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0054 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita in Turkmenistan?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita in Turkmenistan was 2,532 current US$ per person in 2009, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,741 current US$ per person in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 568.76 current US$ per person in 2000.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita?
- Turkmenistan ranks 142nd out of 186 countries with data for 2009.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 254.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross national expenditure (current US$) ÷ Population, total
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- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross national expenditure (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.