Economy EBRD Forecasts 6.3% Economic Growth for Turkmenistan in 2026

Turkmenistan’s economy is expected to continue its stable development in 2026, with real GDP projected to grow 6.3%, according to experts from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The forecast attributes the growth to active investment in the energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and food production sectors.

In the first half of 2025, Turkmenistan’s economy demonstrated broad-based growth. Key drivers included trade, transport, services, and construction, according to the EBRD’s latest economic outlook to Central Asia, published on Thursday.

Capital investment rose 15.6% compared to the same period last year, creating new opportunities for Turkmen businesses and supporting the country’s sustainable development.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was established in 1991 by 40 countries and two international institutions. The bank currently operates in 34 countries and began work in Turkmenistan in 1992. The EBRD’s mission is to promote financial stability, support private sector development, and strengthen institutions that foster economic connectivity.

Source of information: Business Turkmenistan