Ashgabat, February 14 | ORIENT. At an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday, a detailed "digital portrait" of the national economy was presented. The results for 2025 and ambitious plans for 2026 indicate a transition to a new phase of high-quality growth, where high technology, the private sector, and social guarantees play a key role.

The main indicator of economic - health—GDP growth—was recorded at 6.3%. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered this rate to be maintained in 2026. The growth structure by sector is noteworthy:

Transport and communications +9.8%

Trade +9.6%

Construction +7.9%

Agriculture +7%

Turkmenistan boasts impressive volumes of resource extraction and processing. In 2025, it produced over 76.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas and over 8.3 million tons of oil. But the real leap forward was in processing and construction materials:

Cement production +40.9%

Bitumen +26.4%

Rebar and metal structures +22.3%

Textile production increased by 16.7%.

The banking system actively supports businesses and individuals. Private sector loans increased by 23%, while loans to individuals grew by 25.4%. Mortgage lending, particularly in the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, increased by more than 20%.

The private sector's share of the economy continues to grow. By 2026, the plan is to increase the non-state sector's share of GDP to 72.9%.

The President approved the Program for the Country's Socioeconomic Development and Investments in 2026:

Investments: Approximately 41.2 billion manat will be invested in the economy.

Jobs: More than 5,300 vacancies are planned to be created through the launch of new enterprises.

Social Investments: Almost 51% of all capital investments are directed toward social and cultural facilities (schools, hospitals, housing).