Bulgaria vs Turkmenistan: Population

Bulgaria
5,551
in 2030
Turkmenistan
5,825
in 2030
Bulgaria rank
108th
Turkmenistan rank
106th

Population over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Turkmenistan
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How they compare

Turkmenistan currently reports 5,825 against 5,551 in Bulgaria, a difference of 274.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Bulgaria ahead.

Bulgaria ranks 108th and Turkmenistan ranks 106th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 4 and Turkmenistan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Turkmenistan Difference Ahead
1990s 6,875 2,475 4,400 Bulgaria
2000s 6,637 3,322 3,314 Bulgaria
2010s 6,201 4,310 1,892 Bulgaria
2020s 5,759 5,210 549.35 Bulgaria
2030s 5,551 5,825 273.77 Turkmenistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Bulgaria or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan, at 5,825 against 5,551 in Bulgaria as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Bulgaria and Turkmenistan?
274, with Turkmenistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Turkmenistan?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bulgaria and Turkmenistan rank globally for population?
Bulgaria ranks 108th and Turkmenistan ranks 106th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.