Turkmenistan Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Turkmenistan's urban population was 47.09% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Turkmenistan's urban population stood at 47.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.09% by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 156th globally.
Turkmenistan’s urban population share has remained remarkably stable over the six‑decade span from 1960 to 2025, moving only from 46.55 % in 1960 to 47.09 % in the most recent year, a rise of just 0.54 percentage points. The highest proportion recorded was 47.90 % in 1970, while the lowest fell to 44.69 % in 1994, indicating a modest rebound after the early‑1990s trough. Compared with peers of similar rank, St. Vincent and the Grenadines posted a slightly higher urban share of 47.98 % and Guinea‑Bissau a comparable 46.52 %, underscoring Turkmenistan’s position near the median of the global distribution (156th). The limited fluctuation suggests that urbanisation has been constrained by the country’s geographic and economic structure, with little evidence of rapid city growth or large‑scale rural‑to‑urban migration. Continued investment in infrastructure and diversification beyond hydrocarbon‑driven development could accelerate urban expansion, potentially lifting the share above the current plateau in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 47.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 47.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.09% | +0.00% | #156 |
| 2024 | 47.09% | +0.02% | #61 |
| 2023 | 47.07% | +0.01% | #61 |
| 2022 | 47.06% | +0.00% | #61 |
| 2021 | 47.06% | +0.00% | #62 |
| 2020 | 47.05% | +0.01% | #62 |
| 2019 | 47.05% | +0.01% | #62 |
| 2018 | 47.04% | +0.01% | #62 |
| 2017 | 47.03% | +0.01% | #64 |
| 2016 | 47.02% | +0.01% | #66 |
| 2015 | 47.01% | +0.01% | #68 |
| 2014 | 47.00% | +0.02% | #68 |
| 2013 | 46.98% | +0.02% | #69 |
| 2012 | 46.96% | +0.02% | #69 |
| 2011 | 46.94% | +0.02% | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's urban population was 47.09% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's urban population peaked at 47.90% in 1970.
The lowest urban population in Turkmenistan was 44.69% in 1994.
Turkmenistan ranks 156th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turkmenistan's urban population is projected to reach 47.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 47.09%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_urban-population,
title = {Turkmenistan Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}