Turkmenistan: Rural population, percent
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| Turkmenistan |
Rural population, percent of total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 52.89 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2025 |
| Average | 53.33 |
| Min - Max | 52.10 - 55.31 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2025 is 52.89 percent, a decline from 52.91 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 37.92 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Turkmenistan from 1960 to 2025 is 53.33 percent. The minimum value, 52.1 percent, was reached in 1969 while the maximum of 55.31 percent was recorded in 1994.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 7.49 | 2024 | million |
| Percent urban population | 47.11 | 2025 | percent |
| Population density | 16 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 4.53 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 31.22 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.92 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 52.89 | 2025 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 56.31 | 2025 | percent |
| Refugee population | 3,614 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 3 | 2024 | percent |
| Population growth | 1.75 | 2024 | percent |