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    Turkmenistan

    Continent
    Asia
    Capital
    Ashgabat (Ashkhabad)
    Population
    5,744,151
    Sub-Zones
    6
    General Information
    Basic details about Turkmenistan
    Population:
    5,744,151
    Area:
    488,100 sq km
    Currency:
    Turkmenistani manat
    Languages:
    Turkmen, Russian 12, Uzbek 9, other 7
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Turkmenistan
    GDP:
    $131.576 billion
    GDP per Capita:
    $17,900
    GDP Growth:
    6.3%
    Inflation:
    8%
    Unemployment:
    4.12%
    Public Debt:
    28.8% of GDP
    Political System
    Governance structure of Turkmenistan
    Government Type:
    presidential republic; authoritarian
    Head of State:
    President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
    Head of Government:
    President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court of Turkmenistan (consists of the court president and 21 associate judges and organized into civil, criminal, and military chambers)
    Administrative Divisions:
    5 provinces (velayatlar, singular - velayat) and 1 independent city*: Ahal Velayat (Arkadag), Ashgabat*, Balkan Velayat (Balkanabat), Dashoguz Velayat, Lebap Velayat (Turkmenabat), Mary Velayat

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    2207 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    11.3% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    39.3% (2023 est.)
    Services
    49.4% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $10.282 billion
    Imports:
    $6.25 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    China 63
    Turkey 11
    Greece 7
    Uzbekistan 6
    Azerbaijan 4

    Economic Outlook

    Turkmenistan has a 6.3% GDP growth rate with 8% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.