Unemployment Rate in Turkmenistan increased to 4.19 percent in 2024 from 4.10 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - Turkmenistan Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The unemployment rate in Turkmenistan amounted to 4.3 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the unemployment rate rose by 2.9 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Historical dataset showing Turkmenistan unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Turkmenistan: Unemployment rate for males: The latest value from 2024 is 6.15 percent, an increase from 5.86 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 6.29 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Turkmenistan from 1991 to 2024 is 8.67 percent. The minimum value, 2.04 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 18.4 percent was recorded in 1999.

The youth unemployment rate in Turkmenistan stood at 9.59 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the youth unemployment rate rose by 6.87 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Historical dataset showing Turkmenistan youth unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 54.300 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54.805 % for 2016. Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 51.531 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.989 % in 2015 and a record low of 50.224 % in 1997. Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkmenistan – Table TM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

The statistic shows the seasonally adjusted youth unemployment rate in EU member states as of July 2025. The source defines youth unemployment as unemployment of those younger than 25 years. In July 2025, the seasonally adjusted youth unemployment rate in Spain was at 26.6 percent. Youth unemployment rate in EU member states Unemployment is a crucial economic factor for a country; youth unemployment is often examined separately because it tends to be higher than unemployment in older age groups. It comprises the unemployment figures of a country’s labor force aged 15 to 24 years old (i.e. the earliest point at which mandatory school education ends). Typically, teenagers and those in their twenties who are fresh out of education do not find jobs right away, especially if the country’s economy is experiencing difficulties, as can be seen above. Additionally, it also tends to be higher in emerging markets than in industrialized nations. Worldwide, youth unemployment figures have not changed significantly over the last decade, nor are they expected to improve in the next few years. Youth unemployment is most prevalent in the Middle East and North Africa, even though these regions report high unemployment figures regardless (Zimbabwe and Turkmenistan are among the countries with the highest unemployment rates in the world, for example), and are also highly populated areas with a rather weak infrastructure, compared to industrialized regions. In the European Union and the euro area, unemployment in general has been on the rise since 2008, which is due to the economic crisis which caused bankruptcy and financial trouble for many employers, and thus led to considerable job loss, less job offerings, and consequently, to a rise of the unemployment rate. Older workers are struggling to find new jobs despite their experience, and young graduates are struggling to find new jobs, because they have none. All in all, the number of unemployed persons worldwide is projected to rise, this is not down to the economic crisis alone, but also the industrial automation of processes previously performed by workers, as well as rising population figures.

This scatter chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Turkmenistan. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) against death rate (per 1,000 people) in Turkmenistan. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 63.232 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.212 % for 2016. Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 61.015 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.232 % in 2017 and a record low of 60.307 % in 1996. Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkmenistan – Table TM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 51.426 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.461 % for 2016. Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 50.386 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.461 % in 2016 and a record low of 48.685 % in 1991. Turkmenistan TM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkmenistan – Table TM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Turkmenistan was reported at 9.588 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkmenistan - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

This scatter chart displays proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Turkmenistan. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) by date using the aggregation average in Turkmenistan. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) by ISO 3 country code using the aggregation average in Turkmenistan. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against unemployment (% of total labor force) in Turkmenistan. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

United States Unemployment Rate: Foreign Born data was reported at 3.600 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.400 % for Mar 2025. United States Unemployment Rate: Foreign Born data is updated monthly, averaging 4.800 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.500 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 2.600 % in Oct 2019. United States Unemployment Rate: Foreign Born data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

This scatter chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) against rural land area (km²) in Turkmenistan. The data is about countries per year.

Turkmenistan TM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 37,553.176 Intl $ in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 35,840.719 Intl $ for 2016. Turkmenistan TM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 17,309.219 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37,553.176 Intl $ in 2017 and a record low of 11,278.869 Intl $ in 1997. Turkmenistan TM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkmenistan – Table TM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.