Turkmenistan's Economy Starts 2026 with 6.3% Growth
Ashgabat, February 6 | ORIENT. The first month of 2026 demonstrated the stability and strong momentum of Turkmenistan's macroeconomic indicators. As Deputy Prime Minister Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov reported at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on the results of January, the country's GDP growth rate for January was recorded at 6.3%.
The most impressive results were demonstrated by sectors focused on modern technology and international cooperation. Transport and communications led the way with growth of 9.3%, confirming Turkmenistan's status as a key logistics hub in the region. Services (+8.5%) and trade (+8.2%) maintained strong activity, ensuring an overall balance between production and consumption.
A significant figure in the report was the growth in capital investment: the volume of investments utilized from all sources of financing increased by 21.3% compared to January of last year. These funds are directed not only to large industrial facilities, but also to social infrastructure within the framework of the National Rural Program. Economic growth is directly translating into consumer activity—retail turnover increased by 10.1%. Moreover, the state is fully fulfilling its obligations: budget revenues were exceeded (102.2%), allowing for the timely and full payment of wages, pensions, benefits, and student stipends.
Summarizing the results, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the financial sector to maintain momentum. The main focus for 2026 is maintaining stable GDP growth and further technological modernization of the banking system.
