Internet Users: Turkmenistan

Analysis# Turkmenistan Internet Users As of 2016, internet users comprised 17.99% of Turkmenistan's population, representing the country's all-time peak since data collection began in 1990. Starting from zero connectivity three decades earlier, Turkmenistan has achieved steady growth in internet penetration, though the expansion accelerated dramatically after 2007. The country moved from minimal access in the early 2000s to nearly one-fifth of its population online within nine years. The most striking phase of growth occurred between 2010 and 2016, when internet users nearly tripled from 3% to 17.99%. Annual increments ranged from 1.2 to 3.8 percentage points during this period, with consistent year-over-year gains indicating sustained infrastructure investment and broader connectivity initiatives. If this trajectory continues, Turkmenistan could approach or exceed one-quarter of its population with internet access in the coming years.