Imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Imports of goods and services was 13.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan stood at 13.7%.
The figure is up 22.7% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan peaked at 85.3% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 2024.
That places Turkmenistan 190th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27.1% | — |
| 1992 | 38.2% | +40.8% |
| 1993 | 61.4% | +60.7% |
| 1994 | 85.3% | +39.0% |
| 1995 | 84.2% | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 77.9% | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 64.7% | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 66.6% | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 54.8% | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 48.3% | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 40.5% | -16.2% |
| 2002 | 28.3% | -30.1% |
| 2003 | 30.6% | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 29.6% | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 23.3% | -21.4% |
| 2006 | 17.3% | -25.6% |
| 2007 | 19.5% | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 37.3% | +91.5% |
| 2009 | 57.9% | +54.9% |
| 2010 | 44.6% | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 47.7% | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 49.4% | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 50.4% | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 46.9% | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 39.2% | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 36.4% | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 26.9% | -26.3% |
| 2018 | 13.1% | -51.4% |
| 2019 | 13.0% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 13.0% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 12.6% | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 12.6% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 12.5% | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 11.2% | -10.7% |
| 2025 | 13.7% | +22.7% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 13.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 43.0%, 32% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 13.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 52.7%, 26% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.2% | 27.1% | 85.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 33.3% | 17.3% | 57.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.8% | 13.0% | 50.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.6% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 6 |
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 imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan?
- Imports of goods and services in Turkmenistan was 13.7% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 85.3% in 1994.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 2024.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Turkmenistan ranks 190th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.