MigrantoImmigrants in Turkmenistan
189.7K foreigners live in Turkmenistan — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Turkmenistan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 85% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 74157 |
| Uzbekistan | 66605 |
| Kazakhstan | 19875 |
| Ukraine | 7905 |
| Azerbaijan | 7551 |
| Armenia | 7016 |
| Belarus | 2030 |
| Iran | 1876 |
| Tajikistan | 1456 |
| Germany | 1023 |
| Afghanistan | 197 |
By region of origin
47% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Turkmenistan in numbers
Russians are the largest group by a wide margin
39% of all immigrants were born in Russia, while the next group accounts for just 35%.
Immigrant population in Turkmenistan over time
Foreigners living in Turkmenistan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 304696 |
| 1995 | 271840 |
| 2000 | 216851 |
| 2005 | 209895 |
| 2010 | 194476 |
| 2015 | 192292 |
| 2020 | 190824 |
| 2024 | 189691 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Turkmenistan, by year
| Year | Russians | Uzbeks | Kazakhs | Ukrainians | Azerbaijanis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 118324 | 110271 | 31076 | 12676 | 11793 |
| 1995 | 98709 | 87778 | 25385 | 10354 | 9633 |
| 2000 | 79212 | 71162 | 20579 | 8394 | 7809 |
| 2005 | 78008 | 70180 | 20410 | 8325 | 7745 |
| 2010 | 75465 | 67903 | 19806 | 8078 | 7515 |
| 2015 | 75153 | 67505 | 20145 | 8012 | 7654 |
| 2020 | 74600 | 67003 | 19994 | 7952 | 7596 |
| 2024 | 74157 | 66605 | 19875 | 7905 | 7551 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Turkmenistan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Turkmenistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Turkmenistan?
Around 189.7K immigrants live in Turkmenistan — the world's #116 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Turkmenistan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Turkmenistan — that's 189.7K out of a total population of 7.5M.
Where do most immigrants in Turkmenistan come from?
Most immigrants in Turkmenistan come from Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan — these three countries account for about 85% of all immigrants.
How many Russians live in Turkmenistan?
Around 74.2K Russians live in Turkmenistan — about 39% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Turkmenistan growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Turkmenistan has changed from 192.3K to 189.7K, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Turkmenistan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Turkmenistan. Their children born in Turkmenistan are not included.
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