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Turkmenistan Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

4.27% +0.25pp (+6.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #71 Global Peak 12.70% (1999) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Unemployment Rate (1991–2025)

Overview

Turkmenistan's unemployment rate stood at 4.27% in 2025, a rise of +0.25pp from 2024. Turkmenistan ranked 71st globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2025 4.27% +0.25pp #71
2024 4.02% +0.01pp #71
2023 4.01% −0.01pp #73
2022 4.02% −0.44pp #68
2021 4.46% −0.03pp #56
2020 4.49% +0.45pp #57
2019 4.04% −0.00pp #64
2018 4.04% +0.00pp #63
2017 4.04% +0.01pp #57
2016 4.03% +0.01pp #51
2015 4.02% +0.01pp #52
2014 4.01% +0.01pp #52
2013 3.99% −0.00pp #54
2012 3.99% −0.01pp #58
2011 4.00% +0.00pp #53
Show all years (1991-2025)

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 unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turkmenistan's unemployment rate?

Turkmenistan's unemployment rate was 4.27% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's unemployment rate peaked at 12.70% in 1999.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Turkmenistan?

The lowest unemployment rate in Turkmenistan was 1.40% in 1991.

How does Turkmenistan rank in unemployment rate?

Turkmenistan ranks 71st globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the unemployment rate of Turkmenistan in 2025?

The unemployment rate of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 4.27%. This ranks 71st in the world.

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