What is the Population of Turkmenistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Turkmenistan has a population of approximately 7,057,841 people, making it the 106th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.09% of the world's population. With a land area of 488,100 km², the population density is roughly 14 people per km².
| Population | 7,057,841 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 106th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.09% |
| Area | 488,100 km² |
| Population density | 14 / km² |
| Demonym | Turkmen |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 106th |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 103rd |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 104th |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 105th |
| Nicaragua | 6,803,886 | 107th |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 108th |
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 109th |
Turkmenistan compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 652,230 |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 1,648,195 |
| Kazakhstan | 20,426,568 | 2,724,900 |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 447,400 |
Turkmenistan in context
- Turkmenistan covers 488,100 km², making it the 52nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.
- Turkmenistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,057,841 people, Turkmenistan holds about 8.5% of the population of Central Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Turkmenistan is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Turkmenistan — FAQ
What is the population of Turkmenistan?
The population of Turkmenistan is approximately 7,057,841 (7.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Turkmenistan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Turkmenistan at approximately 7,057,841 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Turkmenistan is the 106th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Turkmenistan?
Approximately 7,057,841 people live in Turkmenistan, making it the 106th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Turkmenistan rank by population?
Turkmenistan is the 106th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.09%.
What is the population density of Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has a population density of roughly 14 people per km², based on a land area of 488,100 km².
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