Turkmen Speaking Countries (2026)
Turkmen is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Asia). The combined population of all Turkmen-speaking countries is approximately 51 million people, covering a total land area of 1,140,330 km².
Afghanistan is the largest Turkmen-speaking country by population, home to 86.1% of the total Turkmen-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 652,230 km².
The second most populous Turkmen-speaking country is Turkmenistan with 7,057,841 people (13.9% of total). The average population density across all Turkmen-speaking countries is 45 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including Afghan afghani, Turkmenistan manat.
Countries
2
Total Population
51M
Most Populous
Afghanistan
Largest by Area
Afghanistan
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Turkmen-speaking population per country
Afghanistan86.1% · 43,844,000
Turkmenistan13.9% · 7,057,841All Turkmen-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 43,844,000 |
| 2 | Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Turkmen?
Turkmen is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Asia).
What is the most populous Turkmen-speaking country?
Afghanistan is the most populous Turkmen-speaking country with a population of 43,844,000, accounting for 86.1% of all Turkmen-speaking people.
What is the total population of Turkmen-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Turkmen-speaking countries is approximately 51 million, covering a total land area of 1,140,330 km².
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Currencies Used
Currencies used in Turkmen-speaking countries.