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Turkmenistan Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

29.83% +1.09% (+3.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #175 Global Peak 170.26% (1994) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Trade Openness (1991–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's trade openness stood at 29.83% in 2025, a rise of +1.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.83% by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 175th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 27.16% - -
2026* trend 28.49% - -
2025* trend 29.83% - -
2025 29.83% +1.09% #175
2024 28.73% −5.36% #7
2023 34.10% −3.26% #9
2022 37.36% +4.30% #11
2021 33.06% −2.88% #7
2020 35.94% −8.35% #19
2019 44.29% −6.61% #23
2018 50.90% −2.68% #36
2017 53.58% −8.47% #43
2016 62.05% −19.25% #65
2015 81.30% −9.79% #99
2014 91.09% −7.50% #106
2013 98.59% −10.74% #117
2012 109.33% −1.73% #127
2011 111.06% +14.20% #133
Show all years (1991-2025)
* 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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turkmenistan's trade openness?

Turkmenistan's trade openness was 29.83% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's trade openness peaked at 170.26% in 1994.

What was the lowest trade openness in Turkmenistan?

The lowest trade openness in Turkmenistan was 28.73% in 2024.

How does Turkmenistan rank in trade openness?

Turkmenistan ranks 175th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Turkmenistan in 2025?

Turkmenistan's trade openness is projected to reach 29.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The trade openness of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 29.83%. This ranks 175th in the world.

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