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.