MigrantoTurkmen Diaspora
365.8K Turkmens live abroad — the #119 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 89% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 119955 |
| Kazakhstan | 117117 |
| Russia | 87585 |
| Ukraine | 23286 |
| Belarus | 5319 |
| Israel | 2996 |
| Iran | 1992 |
| China | 1169 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 952 |
| Uzbekistan | 751 |
| Azerbaijan | 747 |
| Armenia | 723 |
| Latvia | 508 |
| Tajikistan | 447 |
| Bulgaria | 436 |
| Estonia | 338 |
| Libya | 265 |
| Lithuania | 218 |
| Moldova | 210 |
| Georgia | 209 |
| Australia | 153 |
| Greece | 123 |
| Norway | 97 |
| Hungary | 52 |
| Denmark | 41 |
| Finland | 40 |
| Luxembourg | 22 |
| Slovakia | 14 |
| Slovenia | 12 |
| Cyprus | 8 |
| Iceland | 2 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Middle East is the leading destination region at 34%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Turkmenistan.
Turkey is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Turkey has increased by 435% since 2015, rising from 22.4K to 120K in 9 years.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 85.1% to 32.3% since 1990.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 57% to 33%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Turkey is the primary destination for emigrants
Turkey attracts 33% of all emigrants from Turkmenistan, while the second-largest destination receives just 32%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 293445 |
| 1995 | 303119 |
| 2000 | 320900 |
| 2005 | 335113 |
| 2010 | 342391 |
| 2015 | 317031 |
| 2020 | 384184 |
| 2024 | 365787 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Turkey | Kazakhstan | Russia | Ukraine | Belarus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2034 | 29949 | 165923 | 31201 | 6339 |
| 1995 | 2034 | 60063 | 173279 | 28347 | 6005 |
| 2000 | 2034 | 100768 | 174352 | 25840 | 5670 |
| 2005 | 7936 | 103963 | 180124 | 23610 | 5592 |
| 2010 | 14222 | 107312 | 179136 | 22527 | 5513 |
| 2015 | 22420 | 110768 | 143230 | 22602 | 5464 |
| 2020 | 116963 | 114337 | 112339 | 22979 | 5382 |
| 2024 | 119955 | 117117 | 87585 | 23286 | 5319 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Turkmenistan as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Turkmenistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Turkmens move to?
Most Turkmens have moved to Turkey, Kazakhstan and Russia — these three countries account for about 89% of all Turkmens living abroad.
How many Turkmens live abroad?
Around 365.8K Turkmens live abroad, making it the #119-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Turkmenistan lives abroad?
About 5% of the population of Turkmenistan lives abroad — that's 365.8K out of a total population of 7.5M.
How has emigration from Turkmenistan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Turkmenistan has grown from 317K to 365.8K people, a growth of about 15%.
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