Defense

Turkmenistan

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Military expenditure (% GDP)19941999
1.82.342.883.423.9619941999
Source: World Bank WDI
Military expenditure19941999
48.5M70.3M92.1M114M136M19941999
Source: World Bank WDI
Arms imports (USD)20032021
7M114M220M327M433M20032021
Source: World Bank WDI
Military spending (% of GDP)19941999
1.82.342.883.423.9619941999
Source: World Bank WDI
Military spending (USD)19941999
48.5M70.3M92.1M114M136M19941999
Source: World Bank WDI
IndicatorValue
Military expenditure (% GDP)2.9 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [1999]
Military expenditure112,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [1999]
Armed forces personnel57,000 peopleWorld Bank WDI [2020]
Arms imports382,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2021]
Arms exportsNo authoritative open source found
Military & security forcesArmed Forces of Turkmenistan (aka Turkmen National Army): Ground Forces, Air Force, NavyMinistry of Internal Affairs: Internal Troops, Turkmen (National) Police, Federal/State Border Guard Service (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Military service age & obligation18-27 years of age for compulsory military service for men and volunteer service for men and women; 24-month conscript service obligation (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Arms imports (USD)382,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2021]
Arms exports (USD)No authoritative open source found
Military spending (% of GDP)2.9 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [1999]
Military spending (USD)112,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [1999]

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Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage9/11
LicenseCC-BY
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  • World Bank WDI
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    Edition: 2024
  • CIA World Factbook
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    Edition: 2025
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About this data

Turkmenistan's defense on Databook compiles 9 indicators from 2 open datasets including World Bank WDI, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include military expenditure (% gdp) (2.9 %), military expenditure (112,000,000 US$). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.