Turkmenistan Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Turkmenistan
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated February 28, 2025
Turkmenistan recorded 1.0 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2015, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Turkmenistan #149 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 75% over the past decade (from 4.1 in 2005). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Turkmenistan at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
1.0 /100k
Safety Rank
#47 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2015
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2015)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 75% over the past decade (from 4.1 in 2005). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Turkmenistan Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Turkmenistan, the homicide rate for men is 4.0× higher than the rate for women — 1.6 vs 0.4 per 100,000 (2015).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Turkmenistan:
Reissued after periodic review with no changes. Exercise normal precautions in Turkmenistan. Please read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkmenistan. If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Turkmenistan. Prepare a backup plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler's Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Turkmenistan Population & Demographics
Population of 7,494,498, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turkmenistan safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Turkmenistan at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 1.0 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has an intentional homicide rate of 1.0 per 100,000 people (2015, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #149 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Turkmenistan compare to other countries?
Turkmenistan's homicide rate of 1.0 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.