ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 2. The revenue
of Turkmenistan’s e-commerce sector is projected to grow by over
180% in 2027 compared to 2022 figures.
Data obtained by
Trend from the Asian Development Bank’s latest report on
Central Asia show that revenues from financial technologies in
Turkmenistan totaled $297 million in 2022 and are projected to
reach $543 million by 2027. The data indicate that the country
ranked fourth among the five Central Asian states in 2022 and is
expected to retain this position by 2027.
Earlier, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the Concept
for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for
2026-2028, which outlines a roadmap for accelerating the country’s
digital transformation and enhancing its global competitiveness.
The strategy envisions large-scale modernization across all sectors
through the introduction of advanced technologies and digital
systems. It focuses on strengthening digital infrastructure,
expanding the e-government framework, supporting innovation, and
integrating international best practices, with particular emphasis
on developing digital education, healthcare, science, and financial
technologies.
