Digital Adoption in Turkmenistan
18% internet use · EGDI rank 145 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Turkmenistan, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Turkmenistan is reported at 18% for 2016. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Turkmenistan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 18% | 2016 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Turkmenistan | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 40.58% | 2017 |
Digital Government
Turkmenistan ranked 145 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.4757 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.4757 |
| Global rank | 145 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Turkmenistan vs. Region and World
Years are displayed explicitly because country and aggregate series can update on different schedules; this is context, not a same-year league table. Survey measures are kept separate from telecom counts.
| Indicator | Turkmenistan | Europe & Central Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 18% | 92% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- This country snapshot starts with the directly reported measure. Internet use is shown at 18% for 2016, following the direct ITU DataHub country observation.
- Account ownership was 40.58% in 2017.
- Turkmenistan ranked 145th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Turkmenistan use the internet?
18% in 2016.
What is Turkmenistan's UN E-Government ranking?
Turkmenistan ranked 145 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4757.
How developed is digital government in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan ranked 145 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4757.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Turkmenistan?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
This country snapshot starts with the directly reported measure. Headline internet use for Turkmenistan: 18% in 2016, using the direct ITU DataHub country observation. Other telecom indicators keep their own published source years. ITU DataHub
Financial-inclusion indicators from the cited source.
EGDI score, group and rank for UN member states in the survey.
Reference years are shown with each indicator.