Turkmenistan’s Consumer Inflation to Fall to 3.9% by 2027

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Turkmenistan’s Consumer Inflation to Fall to 3.9% by 2027
Opening of the Renovated Central Market in Turkmenabat, December 28, 2022, Lebap Province, Turkmenistan

Consumer inflation in Turkmenistan is expected to slow to 5.9% in 2026 and 3.9% in 2027, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

The report said consumer inflation stood at 6.8% in 2025.

Real gross domestic product growth in Turkmenistan is projected at 6.0% in 2026 and 5.8% in 2027, the report said.

The document noted that Turkmenistan’s medium-term economic performance will be supported by the expansion of the oil and gas industry, which is regarded as a key factor in maintaining macroeconomic stability.

Turkmenistan’s consolidated state budget for 2026 was approved with revenues and expenditures balanced at 131.8 billion manats. Revenues and expenditures of the first-tier budget are planned at 36.5 billion manats.

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