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Turkmenistan Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

42.03% −0.14pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #168 Global Peak 56.84% (1997) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's labor force participation stood at 42.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.14pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.21% by 2026. Turkmenistan ranked 168th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 42.33% - -
2027* trend 42.27% - -
2026* trend 42.21% - -
2025 42.03% −0.14pp #168
2024 42.17% +0.18pp #168
2023 41.99% −0.21pp #170
2022 42.20% +0.50pp #170
2021 41.70% +0.15pp #171
2020 41.55% −1.21pp #171
2019 42.76% −0.17pp #172
2018 42.93% −0.18pp #173
2017 43.12% −0.21pp #173
2016 43.33% −0.21pp #173
2015 43.54% −0.24pp #173
2014 43.78% −0.49pp #172
2013 44.27% −0.55pp #171
2012 44.82% −0.68pp #171
2011 45.50% −1.06pp #170
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turkmenistan's labor force participation?

Turkmenistan's labor force participation was 42.03% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's labor force participation peaked at 56.84% in 1997.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Turkmenistan?

The lowest labor force participation in Turkmenistan was 41.55% in 2020.

How does Turkmenistan rank in labor force participation?

Turkmenistan ranks 168th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Turkmenistan in 2026?

Turkmenistan's labor force participation is projected to reach 42.21% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The labor force participation of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 42.03%. This ranks 168th in the world.

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