Turkmenistan, TM

Turkmenistan: Located in Central Asia, it is known for its vast Karakum Desert, rich natural gas reserves, and distinctive culture.

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Quick Facts about Turkmenistan

Population 7,057,841
Country Turkmenistan
Different from Turkestan
Plate code TM
Area 491210 km2
Official name le Turkménistan, Türkmenistan
Continent Asia
Northernmost point Point(58.63 42.78)
Latitude & Longitude 39.7500,59.6667
Legislative body Assembly of Turkmenistan
Official language Turkmen
Capital Ashgabat
Establishment October 27, 1991 (34 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+05:00
Local time 23:12:43 (15th April 2026)
Emblem of Turkmenistan coat of arms image
Emblem of Turkmenistan coat of arms image

Geography

Turkmenistan is located at 39°45'0"N 59°40'0"E (39.7500000, 59.6666700). It has 4 neighbors: Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

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The largest city of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat with a population of 828,100. Other cities include, Türkmenabat population 408,906, Türkmenbaşy population 70,962 and Atamyrat population 39,602. See all Turkmenistan cities & populated places.

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  • Daşoguz Region
  • Ashgabat
  • Mary Region
  • Balkan Region
  • Lebap Region
  • Ahal Region

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1960 1,603,258 - (Worldbank)
1961 1,658,362 3.32% (Worldbank)
1962 1,715,408 3.33% (Worldbank)
1963 1,773,853 3.29% (Worldbank)
1964 1,833,064 3.23% (Worldbank)
1965 1,892,599 3.15% (Worldbank)
1966 1,952,141 3.05% (Worldbank)
1967 2,011,764 2.96% (Worldbank)
1968 2,071,790 2.9% (Worldbank)
1969 2,132,802 2.86% (Worldbank)
1970 2,195,175 2.84% (Worldbank)
1971 2,258,965 2.82% (Worldbank)
1972 2,324,015 2.8% (Worldbank)
1973 2,390,216 2.77% (Worldbank)
1974 2,457,384 2.73% (Worldbank)
1975 2,525,364 2.69% (Worldbank)
1976 2,594,313 2.66% (Worldbank)
1977 2,664,258 2.63% (Worldbank)
1978 2,734,895 2.58% (Worldbank)
1979 2,805,819 2.53% (Worldbank)
1980 2,876,808 2.47% (Worldbank)
1981 2,947,779 2.41% (Worldbank)
1982 3,019,066 2.36% (Worldbank)
1983 3,091,513 2.34% (Worldbank)
1984 3,166,221 2.36% (Worldbank)
1985 3,244,018 2.4% (Worldbank)
1986 3,324,458 2.42% (Worldbank)
1987 3,407,321 2.43% (Worldbank)
1988 3,493,895 2.48% (Worldbank)
1989 3,585,868 2.56% (Worldbank)
1990 3,683,967 2.66% (Worldbank)
1991 3,789,185 2.78% (Worldbank)
1992 3,899,843 2.84% (Worldbank)
1993 4,010,789 2.77% (Worldbank)
1994 4,115,102 2.53% (Worldbank)
1995 4,207,841 2.2% (Worldbank)
1996 4,287,346 1.85% (Worldbank)
1997 4,355,116 1.56% (Worldbank)
1998 4,413,479 1.32% (Worldbank)
1999 4,466,135 1.18% (Worldbank)
2000 4,516,133 1.11% (Worldbank)
2001 4,564,083 1.05% (Worldbank)
2002 4,610,005 1% (Worldbank)
2003 4,655,743 0.98% (Worldbank)
2004 4,703,401 1.01% (Worldbank)
2005 4,754,646 1.08% (Worldbank)
2006 4,810,109 1.15% (Worldbank)
2007 4,870,141 1.23% (Worldbank)
2008 4,935,767 1.33% (Worldbank)
2009 5,007,954 1.44% (Worldbank)
2010 5,087,213 1.56% (Worldbank)
2011 5,174,085 1.68% (Worldbank)
2012 5,267,900 1.78% (Worldbank)
2013 5,366,375 1.84% (Worldbank)
2014 5,466,328 1.83% (Worldbank)
2015 5,565,287 1.78% (Worldbank)
2016 5,662,372 1.71% (Worldbank)
2017 5,757,669 1.66% (Worldbank)
2018 5,850,901 1.59% estimation process
2019 5,942,089 1.53% (Worldbank)
2026 7,057,841 15.81%
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