Turkmenistan

"A Central Asian country known for its natural gas reserves and distinctive architecture."

Central Asia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Ashgabat

37.95°, 58.38°

Official Languages

Russian, Turkmen

Population

7.36M

Total Area

488.1K km²

Population Density

15.09 people per km²

Currency

Turkmenistan manat

m

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#102
7,364,438

Total Population+1.8%

2023
#128
70.1 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#109
54.0%

Urban Population

2023
#69
2.69

Fertility Rate

2023
#177
21.3%

Internet Users

2017

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#87
$60.6B

GDP+6.3%

2023
#86
$8.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#68
4.3%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#126
40.8

Gini Index

1998

Frequently Asked Questions About Turkmenistan

What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's capital city is Ashgabat.

What is the population of Turkmenistan?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Turkmenistan is approximately 7.36M people. This makes it the 102nd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan spans a total area of approximately 488,100 square kilometers (188,456.39 square miles).

Which continent is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan is located in Asia, specifically within the Central Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Turkmenistan?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Turkmenistan is approximately $60.63B USD. This ranks Turkmenistan as the 87th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.