The combined gross domestic product of the member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States has reached $2.11 trillion. These economies account for approximately 2% of the global economy.
The countries covered by the organization span a total area of 4.82 million square kilometers. The 178.8 million people living in the member and observer states account for approximately 2.8% of the world's population.
Countries leading in trade and investment
The combined trade volume of the member and observer states has reached $1.13 trillion. This figure corresponds to 3.6% of global trade.
Economic ties are moving beyond a traditional structure based solely on trade toward a more comprehensive model of economic integration. Türkiye stands out in terms of the level of its trade links, while Azerbaijan leads in attracting foreign direct investment.
Transport increases along the Middle Corridor
The Middle Corridor plays an important role in the logistics infrastructure of the Organization of Turkic States countries. While geopolitical changes have increased the route's strategic importance, logistics transport along the corridor has continued to grow.
Bulk freight transport across the Caspian Sea increased by 34%. Container handling volumes at the Port of Baku rose by 15%, while east-west rail transit transport increased by 12%.
The Middle Corridor's resilience index was calculated at 0.5 on a scale ranging from zero to one. Trade, investment and logistics indicators point to increasingly comprehensive economic ties among the organization's countries.
The countries' economic potential, geographic location and transportation capabilities are among the main factors deepening economic integration within the organization.
