Turkmenistan Population living in slums 2026: 7.88 %
Turkmenistan's population living in slums in 2026 is 7.88 % (estimate), down 1.5% from 2025. It ranks #102 of 196 countries.
This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Turkmenistan ranks (2026)
#102 of 196- #100
Trinidad and Tobago8.02% - #101
Guyana7.98% - #102
Turkmenistan7.88% - #103
Armenia7.66% - #104
Poland6.64%
Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.88 % | 0.12 % | -1.47% | |
| 2025 | 7.99 % | 0.11 % | -1.39% | |
| 2024 | 8.11 % | 0.11 % | -1.37% | |
| 2023 | 8.22 % | 0.16 % | -1.94% | |
| 2022 | 8.38 % | 0.06 % | -0.74% | |
| 2021 | 8.44 % | 0.06 % | -0.73% | |
| 2020 | 8.51 % | 0.13 % | -1.45% | |
| 2019 | 8.63 % | 0.13 % | -1.43% | |
| 2018 | 8.76 % | 0.13 % | -1.41% | |
| 2017 | 8.88 % | 0.13 % | -1.39% | |
| 2016 | 9.01 % | 0.13 % | -1.37% | |
| 2015 | 9.13 % | 0.13 % | -1.35% | |
| 2014 | 9.26 % | 0.13 % | -1.33% | |
| 2013 | 9.38 % | 0.13 % | -1.32% | |
| 2012 | 9.51 % | 0.13 % | -1.30% | |
| 2011 | 9.63 % | 0.13 % | -1.28% | |
| 2010 | 9.76 % | 0.13 % | -1.27% | |
| 2009 | 9.88 % | 0.13 % | -1.25% | |
| 2008 | 10.01 % | 0.13 % | -1.23% | |
| 2007 | 10.13 % | 0.13 % | -1.22% | |
| 2006 | 10.26 % | 0.13 % | -1.20% | |
| 2005 | 10.38 % | 0.13 % | -1.19% | |
| 2004 | 10.51 % | +0 % | +0.04% | |
| 2003 | 10.5 % | +0 % | +0.04% | |
| 2002 | 10.5 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2001 | 10.5 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 10.5 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Turkmenistan: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/turkmenistan/population-living-in-slums
The figures on this page come from UN Habitat. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkmenistan Population living in slums
What is Turkmenistan's population living in slums in 2026?▾
Turkmenistan's population living in slums is 7.88 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.
Is Turkmenistan's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾
Turkmenistan's population living in slums fell by 1.5% from 2025 (7.99 %) to 2026 (7.88 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 12.5%.
How does Turkmenistan rank for population living in slums?▾
In 2026, Turkmenistan has the 102nd highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.
What was Turkmenistan's population living in slums in 2000?▾
In 2000, Turkmenistan's population living in slums was 10.50 %. By 2026 it fell by 25.0%.
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