Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 20.5% in 2004. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Turkmenistan, 1993–2004
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2004, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan stood at 20.5%.
That represents a change of up 17.0% on the previous year and down 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan peaked at 38.2% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 1993.
That places Turkmenistan 18th out of 202 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5.2% | — |
| 1994 | 27.5% | +433.4% |
| 1995 | 38.2% | +38.7% |
| 1996 | 24.2% | -36.6% |
| 1997 | 23.2% | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 17.3% | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 17.2% | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 9.8% | -42.6% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | +41.2% |
| 2002 | 14.5% | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 17.5% | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 20.5% | +17.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 20.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 1.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 20.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 1.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.8% | 5.2% | 38.2% | 7 |
| 2000s | 15.2% | 9.8% | 20.5% | 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)
- 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan was 20.5% in 2004, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 38.2% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 1993.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Turkmenistan ranks 18th out of 202 countries with data for 2004.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.