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Turkmenistan Current Account Balance

Current account balance as % of GDP  BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS

2.34% −2.05% (-46.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #46 Global Peak 17.76% (2008) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Current Account Balance (1996–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's current account balance stood at 2.34% in 2025, a decline of +2.05% from 2024. The IMF projects 2.34% by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 46th globally.

Data & projection

Year Current Account Balance YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -3.58% - -
2029* IMF -2.53% - -
2028* IMF -1.28% - -
2027* IMF -0.49% - -
2026* IMF 0.74% - -
2025* IMF 2.34% - -
2025 2.34% −2.05% #46
2024 4.39% −1.53% #152
2023 5.92% −3.75% #165
2022 9.67% +5.10% #166
2021 4.56% +5.91% #156
2020 -1.35% −4.79% #102
2019 3.44% −3.98% #152
2018 7.41% +23.82% #169
2017 -16.40% +10.40% #13
2016 -26.81% −5.79% #5
2015 -21.02% −11.58% #7
2014 -9.44% +1.38% #32
2013 -10.82% −9.00% #32
2012 -1.82% −0.63% #113
2011 -1.19% +13.47% #124
Show all years (1996-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 10.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turkmenistan's current account balance?

Turkmenistan's current account balance was 2.34% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 46.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest current account balance in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's current account balance peaked at 17.76% in 2008.

What was the lowest current account balance in Turkmenistan?

The lowest current account balance in Turkmenistan was -35.04% in 1998.

How does Turkmenistan rank in current account balance?

Turkmenistan ranks 46th globally in current account balance as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for current account balance?

The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected current account balance of Turkmenistan in 2025?

Turkmenistan's current account balance is projected to reach 2.34% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the current account balance of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The current account balance of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 2.34%. This ranks 46th in the world.

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