Net migration in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Net migration was 13,268 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Turkmenistan, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Turkmenistan is 13,268, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Turkmenistan peaked at 19,913 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -13,517, in 1992.
That places Turkmenistan 39th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,374 | 1,332 | 1,421 | 10 |
| 1970s | 568.6 | -677 | 1,376 | 10 |
| 1980s | -117.4 | -3,576 | 3,161 | 10 |
| 1990s | -5,468 | -13,517 | 12,859 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,023 | 6,388 | 18,803 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,573 | 6,621 | 19,735 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,765 | 13,268 | 19,913 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More financial sector data for Turkmenistan
- Official exchange rate 5,200 LCU per US$, period average (2001)
- GDP deflator: linked series 139.4 base year varies by country (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series 6.0% (2025)
- Total reserves 55.4% (1999)
- International migrant stock 2.6% (2024)
- International migrant stock, total 193,763 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Turkmenistan?
- Net migration in Turkmenistan was 13,268 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 19,913 in 2020.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -13,517 in 1992.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for net migration?
- Turkmenistan ranks 39th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.