Turkmenistan

Central Asia, Asia

Total Area

#52of 195 countries

488.1K km²

REST Countries 2023

About the size of Cameroon

488.1K km² against 475.4K km². Total area, REST Countries.

89% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Total Area488.1K km². REST Countries 2023.52 of 195 Fertility2.69 births/woman. World Bank 2022.70 of 194 Foreign Investment$1.4B. World Bank 2022.80 of 188

Lowest rankings

Renewables %0.1%. World Bank 2021.185 of 192 Education % GDP2.7% of GDP. World Bank / UNESCO 2021.147 of 176 Forest %8.8%. World Bank 2021.156 of 194

Neighbours

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Turkmenistan, in short

What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. Ashgabat is the seat of national government for Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia.

What is the population of Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan has a population of about 7.4 million people, the 105th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan covers 488,100 square kilometers (188,456 square miles), making Turkmenistan the 53rd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan borders 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

What is the life expectancy in Turkmenistan?

Life expectancy at birth in Turkmenistan is 70.1 years, the 151st highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan is in Asia, in the Central Asia region. Turkmenistan is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.