Elite Consultations Score in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Elite Consultations Score was -1.73 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.73
Change on year
up 32.6%
World rank
169th
of 176 countries
All-time high
-0.015
in 1989
All-time low
-2.56
in 2022
Years of data
130
1896–2025
Elite Consultations Score in Turkmenistan, 1896–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elite consultations score in Turkmenistan is -1.73, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 32.6% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Turkmenistan peaked at -0.015 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -2.56, in 2022.
Turkmenistan ranks 169th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Elite Consultations Score in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | -1.8 | — |
| 1897 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1898 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1899 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1900 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1901 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -1.8 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -1.06 | -41.2% |
| 1907 | -1.04 | -2.0% |
| 1908 | -1.1 | +5.9% |
| 1909 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -0.695 | -36.9% |
| 1918 | -0.635 | -8.6% |
| 1919 | -0.808 | +27.2% |
| 1920 | -0.808 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -0.808 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.99 | +22.5% |
| 1923 | -0.99 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.99 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.26 | +27.3% |
| 1926 | -1.26 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.26 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.26 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.53 | +21.4% |
| 1930 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.53 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -2.02 | +31.8% |
| 1934 | -2.02 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -2.02 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -2.18 | +8.3% |
| 1937 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -2.18 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.78 | -18.4% |
| 1947 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -0.448 | -74.9% |
| 1955 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.448 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.556 | +24.1% |
| 1966 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.556 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -0.211 | -62.1% |
| 1986 | -0.374 | +77.3% |
| 1987 | -0.243 | -35.0% |
| 1988 | -0.243 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -0.015 | -93.8% |
| 1990 | -0.243 | +1520.0% |
| 1991 | -0.243 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -0.508 | +109.1% |
| 1993 | -0.884 | +74.0% |
| 1994 | -1.18 | +33.4% |
| 1995 | -1.18 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -1.18 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.27 | +8.1% |
| 1998 | -1.27 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -1.27 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.27 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -1.6 | +25.7% |
| 2002 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -1.1 | -31.2% |
| 2008 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -0.837 | -24.0% |
| 2010 | -0.837 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.837 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -0.837 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -1.07 | +27.5% |
| 2014 | -1.07 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -1.07 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -1.07 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.07 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | -1.07 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -1.08 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | -1.08 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | -1.68 | +55.1% |
| 2022 | -2.56 | +52.7% |
| 2023 | -2.56 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -2.56 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -1.73 | -32.6% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's -1.73 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.478. (48 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's -1.73 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.46. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | -1.8 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 4 |
| 1900s | -1.51 | -1.8 | -1.04 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.9845 | -1.1 | -0.635 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.12 | -1.53 | -0.808 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.94 | -2.18 | -1.53 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.02 | -2.18 | -1.78 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.982 | -1.78 | -0.448 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.502 | -0.556 | -0.448 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.556 | -0.556 | -0.556 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.3866 | -0.556 | -0.015 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.9237 | -1.27 | -0.243 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.39 | -1.6 | -0.837 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9996 | -1.08 | -0.837 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.03 | -2.56 | -1.08 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 166 Myanmar -1.46 compare
- 167 Tajikistan -1.48 compare
- 168 Eritrea -1.49 compare
- 170 North Korea -1.85 compare
- 171 Azerbaijan -2.03 compare
- 172 Vatican -2.07
More reference data data for Turkmenistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6549 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1077 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5864 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elite consultations score in Turkmenistan?
- Elite consultations score in Turkmenistan was -1.73 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was -0.015 in 1989.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.56 in 2022.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for elite consultations score?
- Turkmenistan ranks 169th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites consult other elites across the political spectrum and from relevant sectors of society and business when considering important policy changes.