Gross domestic product (GDP) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 26.43 billion current GBP in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Turkmenistan, 1987–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
Turkmenistan recorded 26.43 billion current GBP for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2014. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 607.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan peaked at 26.43 billion current GBP in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.43 billion current GBP, in 1987.
Turkmenistan ranks 90th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.43 billion current GBP | — |
| 1988 | 1.69 billion current GBP | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 1.84 billion current GBP | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 1.80 billion current GBP | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 1.82 billion current GBP | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 1.82 billion current GBP | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 2.12 billion current GBP | +16.2% |
| 1994 | 1.67 billion current GBP | -21.1% |
| 1995 | 1.57 billion current GBP | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 1.53 billion current GBP | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 1.50 billion current GBP | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 1.57 billion current GBP | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 1.51 billion current GBP | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 1.92 billion current GBP | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 2.46 billion current GBP | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 2.98 billion current GBP | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 3.66 billion current GBP | +23.0% |
| 2004 | 3.73 billion current GBP | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 4.46 billion current GBP | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 5.59 billion current GBP | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 6.33 billion current GBP | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 10.48 billion current GBP | +65.6% |
| 2009 | 12.98 billion current GBP | +23.8% |
| 2010 | 14.62 billion current GBP | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 18.25 billion current GBP | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 22.26 billion current GBP | +22.0% |
| 2013 | 25.07 billion current GBP | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 26.43 billion current GBP | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.65 billion current GBP | 1.43 billion current GBP | 1.84 billion current GBP | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.69 billion current GBP | 1.50 billion current GBP | 2.12 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.46 billion current GBP | 1.92 billion current GBP | 12.98 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.32 billion current GBP | 14.62 billion current GBP | 26.43 billion current GBP | 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)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 38.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.137 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 895.71 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 38.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7446 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 4,870 current LCU per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -86.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -86.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Turkmenistan was 26.43 billion current GBP in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 26.43 billion current GBP in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.43 billion current GBP in 1987.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Turkmenistan ranks 90th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 607.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.