Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 5,200 trips in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan, 1995–2007
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan is 5,200 trips, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of down 97.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan peaked at 290,000 trips in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3,400 trips, in 2000.
Turkmenistan ranks 172nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | trips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 202,000 trips | — |
| 1996 | 197,000 trips | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 178,000 trips | -9.6% |
| 1998 | 290,000 trips | +62.9% |
| 2000 | 3,400 trips | -98.8% |
| 2001 | 5,200 trips | +52.9% |
| 2002 | 10,800 trips | +107.7% |
| 2003 | 7,600 trips | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 13,400 trips | +76.3% |
| 2005 | 10,300 trips | -23.1% |
| 2006 | 5,200 trips | -49.5% |
| 2007 | 5,200 trips | +0.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 5,200 trips is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.32 million trips, 0% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 5,200 trips is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.42 million trips, 0% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 216,750 trips | 178,000 trips | 290,000 trips | 4 |
| 2000s | 7,638 trips | 3,400 trips | 13,400 trips | 8 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 169 Sao Tome and Principe 9,900 trips compare
- 170 Niue 8,600 trips compare
- 171 Madagascar 7,173 trips compare
- 173 Marshall Islands 3,400 trips compare
- 174 Solomon Islands 3,380 trips compare
- 175 Brunei 1,400 trips compare
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 arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Turkmenistan was 5,200 trips in 2007, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 290,000 trips in 1998.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,400 trips in 2000.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Turkmenistan ranks 172nd out of 179 countries with data for 2007.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.1%. 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 for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.