Turkmenistan Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Turkmenistan's internet users was 21.25% in 2017, ranked 171st globally. This represents a 18.1% increase from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2017.
Overview
Turkmenistan's internet users stood at 21.25% in 2017, a rise of +3.26% from 2016. Turkmenistan ranked 171st globally.
Turkmenistan’s share of the population using the internet rose from zero in 1990 to 21.25 percent in 2017, marking both the earliest recorded level and the all‑time peak for the country over the 20‑year coverage period. This gradual increase places Turkmenistan at rank 171 globally, only slightly below Bangladesh’s 21.50 percent and Mauritania’s 21.02 percent, while Tajikistan leads the regional peer group with 21.96 percent. The zero‑percent trough in 1990 reflects the absence of commercial internet infrastructure at the end of the Soviet era, after which modest liberalisation and investment in telecommunications produced a steady climb. Despite the progress, the growth rate has remained modest compared with faster‑expanding economies, suggesting that further expansion will depend on continued upgrades to broadband capacity, regulatory reforms, and affordability initiatives, which could accelerate user adoption in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21.25% | +3.26% | #171 |
| 2016 | 17.99% | +2.99% | #168 |
| 2015 | 15.00% | +2.80% | #163 |
| 2014 | 12.20% | +2.60% | #163 |
| 2013 | 9.60% | +2.40% | #163 |
| 2012 | 7.20% | +2.20% | #166 |
| 2011 | 5.00% | +2.00% | #172 |
| 2010 | 3.00% | +1.05% | #175 |
| 2009 | 1.95% | +0.20% | #182 |
| 2008 | 1.75% | +0.34% | #178 |
| 2007 | 1.41% | +0.09% | #182 |
| 2006 | 1.32% | +0.32% | #171 |
| 2005 | 1.00% | +0.24% | #173 |
| 2004 | 0.75% | +0.33% | #170 |
| 2003 | 0.43% | +0.12% | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's internet users was 21.25% in 2017. Ranked 171st globally. This represents a 18.1% increase from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's internet users peaked at 21.25% in 2017.
The lowest internet users in Turkmenistan was 0.00% in 1990.
Turkmenistan ranks 171st globally in internet users as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The internet users of Turkmenistan in 2017 was 21.25%. This ranks 171st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_internet-users,
title = {Turkmenistan Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}