Turkmenistan Sets 2026 Economic Growth Targets and Investment Plan

Turkmenistan's government approved a comprehensive economic development programme aimed at sustaining growth through 2026. In a Cabinet meeting on 13 February, ministers endorsed the "Turkmenistan 2026 Development and Investment Strategy," which seeks to keep the internal‑product growth rate at 6.3 times its current level. The plan targets the creation of about 5,300 new jobs, a 41.2 billion‑manat investment allocation, and a rise in the private‑sector share of the economy to 72.9 %. It aligns with broader national programmes covering 2022‑2028 and 2022‑2052, focusing on diversified industry development, full‑capacity operation of existing enterprises, and establishment of new firms across the country.