Turkmenistan's GDP relies heavily on natural gas exports, which dominate its economy and provide government revenue. Agriculture, particularly cotton and wheat, plays a supporting role, while state-led projects in construction and infrastructure also drive growth. The country's closed economy and limited private sector activity constrain diversification. GDP performance is tied closely to global energy markets, with revenues fluctuating based on gas demand. Efforts to expand renewable energy, agriculture modernization, and regional trade connections are underway. Despite challenges like limited transparency, Turkmenistan's energy wealth ensures a steady, if uneven, GDP trajectory.
World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.
Turkmenistan GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2025 (projected) | 68 |
| 2024 | 64 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 23 |