MigrantoImmigrants in Turkmenistan
189.7K foreign-born residents — the #116 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Asia is the leading region of origin at 47%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Turkmenistan.
Russia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Russia accounts for 39% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 35%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 304696 |
| 1995 | 271840 |
| 2000 | 216851 |
| 2005 | 209895 |
| 2010 | 194476 |
| 2015 | 192292 |
| 2020 | 190824 |
| 2024 | 189691 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Russia | Uzbekistan | Kazakhstan | Ukraine | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Turkmenistan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Turkmenistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Turkmenistan?
Around 189.7K foreign-born residents live in Turkmenistan, making it the #116-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Turkmenistan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Turkmenistan has changed from 192.3K to 189.7K people, a change of about 1%.
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