Kyrgyzstan: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Kyrgyzstan?

Real GDP in Kyrgyzstan grew 11.3% in January to June 2026 compared with the same months of 2025, according to the quarterly national accounts of the National Statistical Committee. For the full year 2025 the Committee gives preliminary growth of 11.1%, after 11.5% in 2024.

The National Bank's August 2026 policy statement reports real growth of 11.1% for January to July 2026 and says construction and household consumption drove it. The half-year figure is cumulative: it compares the first six months with the same period a year earlier, not one quarter with the quarter before. Preliminary figures for 2025 can be revised when annual accounts are finalised.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee: National accounts · National Statistical Committee table: change in GDP production, cumulative · National Bank: policy rate press release, 24 August 2026

What is the GDP per capita of Kyrgyzstan?

GDP per head in Kyrgyzstan was 269,100 som, or US$3,079.5, in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Committee. It was US$2,513.4 in 2024 and US$2,137.2 in 2023.

Total GDP for 2025 was 1,976.4 billion som at current prices. The dollar figure depends on the som exchange rate as well as on output. Per-capita figures divide GDP by the resident population, which the Committee put at 7.40 million at the start of 2026. Comparisons between countries are usually made in purchasing power parity terms, which the Committee does not publish in this table.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee table: Gross domestic product per capita · National Statistical Committee table: GDP at current prices

What is the inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan?

Annual consumer price inflation in Kyrgyzstan was 11.7% as of 14 August 2026, and prices had risen 7.3% since the start of the year, according to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Services prices were up 11.1% since January, food 6.3% and non-food goods 5.8%.

The consumer price index itself is compiled by the National Statistical Committee, which gives average inflation of 8.2% for 2025 and 9.4% from December 2024 to December 2025. The National Bank's medium-term target is 5 to 7%. It attributes most of the 2026 rise to fuel and world food prices.

Official sources: National Bank: policy rate press release, 24 August 2026 · National Statistical Committee table: Consumer price index to previous year

What is the interest rate in Kyrgyzstan?

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic's policy rate is 12.00%. The Board kept it unchanged on 24 August 2026, effective from 25 August, according to the National Bank press release. The next scheduled decision is on 26 October 2026.

The policy rate is the key rate that guides short-term money market rates, including the interbank BIR rate, inside the National Bank's interest rate corridor. Commercial loan and deposit rates are higher and vary by currency and term; the National Bank publishes them separately. Past decisions are listed on its press release page.

Official sources: National Bank: policy rate press release, 24 August 2026 · National Bank: press releases on the policy rate

What does Kyrgyzstan export?

Kyrgyzstan exported goods worth US$3.02 billion in 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee. Gold was the largest item at US$682.9 million, down from US$2.51 billion in 2024. Clothing (US$119.1 million), vegetables (US$93.2 million), fruit, coal and dairy products followed.

Imports were US$13.67 billion, so the goods trade deficit was US$10.64 billion. Gold exports swing widely from year to year and largely explain the change in the total. The figures include trade by individuals and are recorded in US dollars; the Committee also publishes the same tables in som and by country.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee table: Export of basic commodities · National Statistical Committee table: Import of basic commodities · National Statistical Committee table: Trade balance

Is Kyrgyzstan's economy growing?

11.1%: that is real GDP growth in Kyrgyzstan for 2025, according to the World Bank. Since 2005 it has ranged from -7.1% (2020) to 11.5% (2024). It is 2nd highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 2.1%. World rank, highest first: 4th of 180.

What is Kyrgyzstan's GDP per person?

According to the World Bank, GDP per person in Kyrgyzstan was $3,081 in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was $28,420, and Kyrgyzstan placed 48th highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 133rd of 180.

How does Kyrgyzstan's income per person compare after prices?

$9,220 in international dollars: that is GDP per person at purchasing power parity in Kyrgyzstan for 2025, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: $50,946 in international dollars; Kyrgyzstan is 48th highest of 49. World rank, highest first: 127th of 179.

What share of Kyrgyzstan's economy is exports?

26.8% of GDP: that is exports of goods and services in Kyrgyzstan for 2025, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been lower. Europe & Central Asia median: 47.7% of GDP; Kyrgyzstan is 41st highest of 46. Of 133 countries with 2025 data, 89th highest.

Does Kyrgyzstan have a current account surplus or deficit?

-22.6% of GDP: that is the current account balance in Kyrgyzstan for 2024, according to the IMF, a deficit. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 4.5% of GDP; its low point was 2023, at -44.9% of GDP. It is 48th highest of 48 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is -0.6% of GDP. Of 162 countries with 2024 data, 160th highest.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Kyrgyzstan?

2.8% of GDP: that is net inflows of foreign direct investment in Kyrgyzstan for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from -4.9% of GDP (2020) to 17.1% of GDP (2015). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 1.9% of GDP, and Kyrgyzstan placed 16th highest of 49. Worldwide: 67th of 179.

What interest rate do banks charge in Kyrgyzstan?

According to the IMF, the average bank lending rate in Kyrgyzstan was 19.8% in 2024. Since 2005 it has ranged from 16.6% (2021) to 26.7% (2009). Europe & Central Asia median: 8.9%; Kyrgyzstan is 2nd highest of 21. Of 89 countries with 2024 data, 12th highest.