Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan Statistics
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Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has massive natural gas reserves and unique "Door to Hell" eternal flame crater. The country has authoritarian government with personality cult around leadership. Turkmen culture emphasizes nomadic heritage, carpet weaving, and Islamic traditions.
The nation has desert climate with Karakum Desert covering 70% of territory. Turkmenistan has presidential republic with limited political freedoms. The country has strategic Central Asian location with energy export importance.
Ashgabat is capital with white marble buildings and grandiose architecture. Turkmenistan has significant cultural isolation and limited international contact. The nation has Turkmen as official language with Cyrillic script.
Traditional Turkmen culture includes horse breeding, traditional crafts, and tribal customs. The country has Muslim majority with state-controlled religious practice. Turkmen cuisine features mutton, bread, and Central Asian dishes.
The population is 6.4 million with rural lifestyle and traditional values. Turkmenistan offers natural gas wealth, unique political system, and Central Asian nomadic culture in isolated desert nation.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 9.946.598 | -0.29% | 21.2 |
| 2090 | 10.180.243 | -0.16% | 21.7 |
| 2080 | 10.279.686 | -0.02% | 21.9 |
| 2070 | 10.222.330 | +0.13% | 21.8 |
| 2060 | 10.037.969 | +0.26% | 21.4 |
| 2050 | 9.639.708 | +0.61% | 20.5 |
| 2040 | 8.932.231 | +0.89% | 19 |
| 2030 | 8.135.729 | +1.1% | 17.3 |
| 2025 NOW | 7.618.847 | +1.66% | 16.2 |
| 2020 | 6.949.912 | +2.15% | 14.8 |
| 2015 | 6.215.770 | +2.31% | 13.2 |
| 2010 | 5.564.356 | +2.07% | 11.8 |
| 2005 | 5.052.257 | +1.9% | 10.8 |
| 2000 | 4.582.677 | +2.01% | 9.8 |
| 1995 | 4.191.203 | +1.81% | 8.9 |
| 1990 | 3.760.562 | +2.68% | 8 |
| 1985 | 3.247.534 | +2.96% | 6.9 |
| 1980 | 2.832.203 | +2.6% | 6 |
| 1975 | 2.494.570 | +2.57% | 5.3 |
| 1970 | 2.195.616 | +2.65% | 4.7 |
| 1965 | 1.915.916 | +3.01% | 4.1 |
| 1960 | 1.643.457 | +3.14% | 3.5 |
| 1955 | 1.418.164 | +2.59% | 3 |
| 1950 | 1.269.180 | - | 2.7 |
