ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 23. The total
outstanding loans issued by Turkmenistan’s credit institutions in
the national currency reached 100.1 billion manats ($28.6 billion)
as of February 1, 2026, up from 98.6 billion manats ($28.2 billion)
a month earlier, showing growth by 1.5%,
Trend reports via the Central Bank of Turkmenistan.
For comparison, the figures for outstanding loans provided by
Turkmenistan’s credit institutions in the national currency
increased by 2.1%, rising from 96.5 billion manats ($27.6 billion)
as of December 1 to 98.6 billion manats ($28.2 billion) on January
1.
The Central Bank of Turkmenistan, established in 1991, continues
to control the national financial system and disseminate extensive
banking statistics, providing critical insights into sector
changes.
As of March 12, 2026, the official exchange rate set by the
Central Bank of Turkmenistan stands at 1 USD = 3.5 manats.
