Turkmenistan Population
Europe & Central Asia · 103rd most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
7,771,080
The population of Turkmenistan is about 7,771,080 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 7.7 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.09% of the world's people.
Turkmenistan is ranked 103rd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.55% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 9.6 million. That is 4.7 times its 1960 population of 1.6 million. Population density is 16 people per square kilometre. 47% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
7.7 million
Yearly change
+1.55%
World rank
103rd
Share of world
0.09%
Density
16/km²
Land area
469,930 km²
Life expectancy
70.2 yrs
Births per woman
2.66
GDP per capita
$6,540
GDP
$49.8B
Population of Turkmenistan, 1960–2050
Turkmenistan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,643,457 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 2,195,616 | +2.65% | 5 |
| 1980 | 2,832,203 | +2.60% | 6 |
| 1990 | 3,760,562 | +2.68% | 8 |
| 2000 | 4,582,677 | +2.01% | 10 |
| 2010 | 5,564,356 | +2.07% | 12 |
| 2020 | 6,949,912 | +2.15% | 15 |
| 2024 | 7,494,498 | +1.77% | 16 |
| 2026proj. | 7,736,632 | +1.55% | 16 |
| 2030proj. | 8,135,729 | +1.10% | 17 |
| 2040proj. | 8,932,231 | +0.89% | 19 |
| 2050proj. | 9,639,708 | +0.61% | 21 |
Turkmenistan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 23.0 times as many people as Turkmenistan. Bangladesh is 83.0 times more densely populated.
Turkmenistan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Turkmenistan in 2026?
About 7,736,632 (7.7 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Turkmenistan's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.55% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Turkmenistan?
About 16 people per km², with a land area of 469,930 km².
What will the population of Turkmenistan be in 2050?
About 9.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
Ashgabat.
What is the life expectancy in Turkmenistan?
70.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.