Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 38.28 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan stood at 38.28 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,733.9% on the previous year and up 346.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan peaked at 638.1 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -47.76 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Turkmenistan 12th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 638.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 18.96 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1998 | 29.71 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 1999 | 17.92 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 2000 | 14.88 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 2001 | 15.64 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2002 | -12.33 % change on previous year | -178.8% |
| 2003 | 41.99 % change on previous year | -440.6% |
| 2004 | 20.33 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2005 | -4.92 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2006 | -7.29 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 2007 | 36.54 % change on previous year | -601.6% |
| 2008 | 250.94 % change on previous year | +586.7% |
| 2009 | 80.44 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 2010 | -13.88 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2011 | 38.49 % change on previous year | -377.3% |
| 2012 | 24.45 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2013 | 13.81 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2014 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 2015 | -15.55 % change on previous year | -556.7% |
| 2016 | -6.22 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2017 | -22.68 % change on previous year | +264.4% |
| 2018 | -47.76 % change on previous year | +110.6% |
| 2019 | 9.56 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2020 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2021 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +238.9% |
| 2022 | 17.8 % change on previous year | +225.7% |
| 2023 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 2024 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2025 | 38.28 % change on previous year | +2733.9% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 38.28 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.48 % change on previous year, 5.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 38.28 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.28 % change on previous year, 8.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +2733.9% | 1.35 % change on previous year | 38.28 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 176.17 % change on previous year | 17.92 % change on previous year | 638.1 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 43.62 % change on previous year | -12.33 % change on previous year | 250.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.64 % change on previous year | -47.76 % change on previous year | 38.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.21 % change on previous year | 1.35 % change on previous year | 38.28 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 9 Iran, Islamic Republic of 51.38 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Cuba 43.89 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Ghana 38.52 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Antigua and Barbuda 35.59 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Syrian Arab Republic 34.65 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Türkiye 31.17 % change on previous year compare
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 imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Turkmenistan was 38.28 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 638.1 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.76 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Turkmenistan ranks 12th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 346.3%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.