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Central Asia

Investing in Turkmenistan

One of the most closed economies in Asia, with gas-export revenue flowing overwhelmingly through the state rather than any public market individuals can access.

Capital
Ashgabat
Currency
Turkmenistan manat
Main exchange
No meaningfully open public stock exchange
Regulator
State-controlled economy — gas-export revenue dominates

How people invest in Turkmenistan

There is effectively no private investing infrastructure available to ordinary citizens; land and gold serve as the practical stores of value.

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Frequently asked questions

What currency does Turkmenistan use?
Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistan manat.
What is the main stock exchange in Turkmenistan?
No meaningfully open public stock exchange, overseen by the State-controlled economy — gas-export revenue dominates.
What do people in Turkmenistan typically invest in?
There is effectively no private investing infrastructure available to ordinary citizens; land and gold serve as the practical stores of value.