Turkmenistan is showing positive trends in demographics and public health. According to the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) for 2024, the total fertility rate in the country was 2.8 children per woman, according to Turkmenportal.com.
The proportion of women making independent decisions regarding reproductive health and healthcare services has also increased, from 42.2% in 2019 to 62.1% in 2024. Access to prenatal care has also expanded.
Analytical Commentary
The state of Turkmenistan's social sector in 2024 is characterized by a gradual improvement in key health and demographic indicators. Women's increased access to reproductive health services and expanded prenatal care indicate improved quality of social services and the effectiveness of state policy on maternal and child health.
However, challenges related to regional inequalities remain, particularly in the provision of healthcare in remote rural areas. Going forward, further digitalization of the healthcare system, the development of mobile health services, and the expansion of preventive programs for young people will be important areas.
Given the relatively high birth rate, the country will also face the need to create new jobs, develop education, and provide social infrastructure for the growing population. Sustainable development of the social sector will depend on the state's ability to combine demographic growth with improving the quality of life.
According to UN experts, over the past 10 years, the total population of Turkmenistan has increased from 6.2 million to 7.6 million people.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
July 10, 2026