Turkmenistan's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.3% in January 2026 compared to the same period last year, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

Deputy Prime Minister Hojamurad Geldimuradov presented a report on macroeconomic indicators for January at a Cabinet meeting.

According to him, the growth rate in the industrial complex was 2%, in construction 6%, in transport and communications 9.3%, in trade 8.2%, in agriculture 2%, and in services 8.5%.

The volume of industrial output in January increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. Positive indicators were achieved in all sectors of the economy, the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Retail turnover during the reporting period increased by 10.1% year-on-year. The state budget revenue plan was fulfilled by 102.2%, and the expenditure plan by 97.1%. Government institutions paid wages, pensions, state benefits, and student scholarships on time.

The volume of capital investment from all funding sources increased by 21.3% compared to January of last year. The Deputy Prime Minister also reported on the implementation of the National Rural Program and the progress of construction of various facilities.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of further improving the economic, financial, and banking sectors. The head of state instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to continue taking measures to successfully achieve the goals set for 2026, maintain stable GDP growth, and develop industries.