Self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Self-reported life satisfaction was 5.47 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan, 2011–2021
Source: Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan is 5.47, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan peaked at 6.57 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.07, in 2020.
Turkmenistan ranks 93rd of 157 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.
Self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6.57 | — |
| 2012 | 5.63 | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 5.55 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 5.66 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 5.82 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 5.64 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 5.25 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 5.12 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 5.07 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 5.47 | +8.1% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 5.47 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.94, 92% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 5.47 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.4, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.65 | 5.12 | 6.57 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.27 | 5.07 | 5.47 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan?
- Self-reported life satisfaction in Turkmenistan was 5.47 in 2021, according to Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest self-reported life satisfaction recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.57 in 2011.
- What is the lowest self-reported life satisfaction recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.07 in 2020.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for self-reported life satisfaction?
- Turkmenistan ranks 93rd out of 157 countries with data for 2021.
- Is self-reported life satisfaction rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Self-reported life satisfaction. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average of survey responses. The survey question asks respondents their current position on a hypothetical ladder, where the best possible life for them is a 10, and the worst possible life is a 0.