Turkmenistan
- Capital:
- Ashgabat
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Central Asia, South Central Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Ashgabat, Turkmenabat, Mary
- Abbreviation:
- TKM
7,736,632
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
7,736,632
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Turkmenistan's population is projected to be 10,030,335 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,736,632 | 1.75% | 104 |
| 2025 | 7,618,847 | 1.85% | 104 |
| 2020 | 6,949,912 | 2.15% | 106 |
| 2019 | 6,803,944 | 2.23% | 108 |
| 2018 | 6,655,524 | 2.28% | 108 |
| 2017 | 6,507,061 | 2.31% | 108 |
| 2015 | 6,215,770 | 2.24% | 109 |
| 2010 | 5,564,356 | 1.95% | 111 |
| 2005 | 5,052,257 | 1.97% | 114 |
| 2000 | 4,582,677 | 1.8% | 113 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,736,632 | 1.75% | 104 |
| 2032 | 8,300,253 | 1.13% | 104 |
| 2037 | 8,696,447 | 0.94% | 103 |
| 2042 | 9,087,662 | 0.88% | 102 |
| 2047 | 9,452,887 | 0.79% | 101 |
| 2052 | 9,746,246 | 0.61% | 101 |
| 2057 | 9,950,796 | 0.42% | 100 |
| 2062 | 10,085,485 | 0.27% | 101 |
| 2067 | 10,179,180 | 0.18% | 100 |
| 2072 | 10,246,068 | 0.13% | 101 |
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Ashgabat has a metropolitan area population of 1,142,396, comprising 14.77%% of Turkmenistan's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashgabat | 1,142,396 | 14.77% |
| 2 | Turkmenabat | 241,206 | 3.12% |
| 3 | Mary | 179,479 | 2.32% |
| 4 | Balkanabat | 128,618 | 1.66% |
| 5 | Bayramaly | 74,535 | 0.96% |
| 6 | Tejen | 71,873 | 0.93% |
| 7 | Gyzylarbat | 50,806 | 0.66% |
| 8 | Magdanly | 48,433 | 0.63% |
| 9 | Boldumsaz | 43,184 | 0.56% |
| 10 | Baherden | 41,435 | 0.54% |
As of 2026, Turkmenistan has a total population of 7,736,632, ranking as the 104th most populous nation in the world.
Turkmenistan has a net population change of approximately 313 people per day, driven by 407 births, 126 deaths, and net immigration of 32 people.
Turkmenistan represents 0.1% of the total global population and 0.15% of Asia's population.
Turkmenistan has a population density of 16.5 people per km² (approximately 42.6 per mi²), making it the 207th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 33.15% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Turkmenistan is Turkmen (85%) , followed by Other (6%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Turkmenistan, comprising 93% of the population.