Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 8,200 arrivals in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Turkmenistan, 1995–2007
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Turkmenistan is 8,200 arrivals, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 46.4% on the previous year and down 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Turkmenistan peaked at 300,000 arrivals in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3,400 arrivals, in 2000.
That places Turkmenistan 193rd out of 203 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 248,000 arrivals | 217,000 arrivals | 300,000 arrivals | 4 |
| 2000s | 8,475 arrivals | 3,400 arrivals | 14,800 arrivals | 8 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 191 Micronesia (country) 18,000 arrivals compare
- 192 Sao Tome and Principe 15,100 arrivals compare
- 194 Madagascar 7,800 arrivals compare
- 195 East Timor 5,500 arrivals compare
- 196 Brunei 3,500 arrivals compare
More reference data data for Turkmenistan
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2615 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.06 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2026)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 7 (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Turkmenistan?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Turkmenistan was 8,200 arrivals in 2007, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 300,000 arrivals in 1998.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,400 arrivals in 2000.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Turkmenistan ranks 193rd out of 203 countries with data for 2007.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.