Kyrgyzstan: public finances

What is Kyrgyzstan's national debt?

The debt of Kyrgyzstan's state authorities was 779.7 billion som at the end of 2025: 467.3 billion som owed abroad and 312.4 billion som domestically, according to the National Statistical Committee. Domestic debt rose from 178.8 billion som a year earlier.

The IMF World Economic Outlook puts gross general government debt at 39.4% of GDP in 2025 and projects 34.0% for 2026. External debt is mostly in foreign currencies, so its som value changes with the exchange rate.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee table: Debt of state public authorities · IMF World Economic Outlook: general government gross debt, Kyrgyzstan

Does Kyrgyzstan have a budget deficit?

Kyrgyzstan's general government had a surplus of 2.6% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The IMF projects a surplus of 2.3% for 2026 and a deficit of 2.2% for 2027.

Net lending or borrowing is revenue minus spending for all levels of government. The National Statistical Committee also publishes the state budget balance and its financing in table 2.02.00.07, using Central Treasury data. National and IMF figures can differ because of coverage and the treatment of grants and lending.

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook: general government net lending/borrowing, Kyrgyzstan · National Statistical Committee table: Budget deficit and sources of financing

How much does Kyrgyzstan spend on healthcare?

Kyrgyzstan's state budget spent 43.9 billion som on healthcare in 2025, 7.1% of total state budget spending, according to the National Statistical Committee. In 2024 it spent 35.0 billion som, 8.2% of the total.

Almost all of this goes through the republican (central) budget; local budgets spent 71 million som. The figures include capital spending on non-financial assets. They do not include what households pay directly for medicines and treatment.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee table: State budget expenditures on healthcare

How much does Kyrgyzstan spend on education?

Kyrgyzstan's state budget spent 94.3 billion som on education in 2025, up from 83.9 billion som in 2024, according to the National Statistical Committee. Secondary education took 53.0 billion som, pre-school 16.5 billion som and higher education 4.2 billion som.

The totals include spending on buildings and other non-financial assets. The Committee publishes the series back to 2001 in table 5.03.00.28.

Official sources: National Statistical Committee table: Structure of State budget expenditures on education

What is Kyrgyzstan's national debt?

In 2025, general government gross debt in Kyrgyzstan was 39.4% of GDP, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 36.2% of GDP (2024) to 85.7% of GDP (2005). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 46.9% of GDP, and Kyrgyzstan placed 32nd highest of 51. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 132nd highest.

Does Kyrgyzstan's government borrow more than it raises?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 2.6% of GDP. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 6th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is -2.4% of GDP. Worldwide: 19th of 188.

How much does Kyrgyzstan's government take in?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 38.5% of GDP. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 32nd highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 41.3% of GDP. Worldwide: 47th of 187.

How big is Kyrgyzstan's government spending as a share of GDP?

In 2025, general government spending in Kyrgyzstan was 35.9% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 40.6% of GDP in 2012 and the low 27.9% of GDP in 2008. It is 38th highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 43.3% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 70th of 186.

What is Kyrgyzstan's tax to GDP ratio?

According to the IMF, central government tax revenue in Kyrgyzstan was 19.6% of GDP in 2024. No year since 2014 has been higher. It is 24th highest of 42 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 20.8% of GDP. Of 92 countries with 2024 data, 38th highest.

What is Kyrgyzstan's military budget as a share of GDP?

SIPRI puts military spending in Kyrgyzstan at 2.9% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2010, at 3.8% of GDP; its low point was 2019, at 2.7% of GDP. Europe & Central Asia median: 2.0% of GDP; Kyrgyzstan is 12th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 29th of 149.