Turkmenistan

A repressive state is undermining economic freedom in Turkmenistan, which suffers from significant corruption. Higher oil and gas prices have helped the Turkmen economy exit recession, but reliance on hydrocarbons is considerable and the foreign…

The economy will strengthen in 2021. The economic recovery in 2021 will be driven by the export sector, as global trade returns. Risks to the economy include a prolonged presence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, global trade tensions,…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Turkmenistan over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels only by the end of the forecast period, the…

Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regard to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

The report provides information on the economic landscape, major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance in Turkmenistan. In 2021, the country’s economy expanded in real terms, driven by increasing domestic consumption,…

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…

Turkmenistan’s population will expand rapidly in 2020-2040 as a result of high rates of natural increase. Falling birth rates and rising longevity will boost the ageing trend, though the country will remain relatively young on a regional and global…