Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan Economic Data & Projections

Kyrgyzstan's Macroeconomic Analysis:

Nominal GDP of USD 11.5 billion in 2022.

Nominal GDP of USD 14.0 billion in 2023.

GDP per capita of USD 2,018 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.

GDP per capita of USD 1,700 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.

Average real GDP growth of 3.7% over the last decade.

Average real GDP growth of 4% over the last decade.

Share of the region's population
Share of the region's GDP

Sector Analysis

In 2021, services accounted for 59% of overall GDP, manufacturing 13%, other industrial activity 13%, and agriculture 15%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 84% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 18%, fixed investment 27%, and net exports -29%.

GDP by economic sector
GDP by type of expenditure

International trade

In 2021, manufactured products made up 39% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 6%, food 18%, ores and metals 15% and agricultural raw materials 3%, with other categories accounting for 19% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 68% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 15%, food 15%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 2 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 9 billion.

Key exports
Key imports
Key export partners
Key import partners

Main Economic Indicators

Economic growth

The economy recorded average annual growth of 3.7% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Kyrgyzstan, go to our dedicated page.

Fiscal policy

Kyrgyzstan's fiscal deficit averaged 2.7% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.

Unemployment

The unemployment rate averaged 2.6% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Kyrgyzstan's unemployment click here.

Inflation

Inflation averaged 5.6% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Kyrgyzstan inflation page for extra insight.

Monetary Policy

Kyrgyzstan's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 13.00%, up from 2.64% a decade earlier. See our Kyrgyzstan monetary policy page for additional details.

Exchange Rate

From end-2012 to end-2022 the som weakened by 44.7% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the som, click here.

Economic situation in Kyrgyzstan

The economy expanded 9.6% in January–October, improving on the 8.4% figure logged in January–September. Industrial output accelerated, driven by a surge in manufacturing production, increased mining production and a recovery in electricity and gas supply. Moreover, domestic trade growth inched up in the same period. That said, external demand likely waned as the Central Bank's new payment restrictions—effective from 25 September—raised the cost of re-exporting goods to Russia. Moreover, fixed investment and agriculture both grew at a milder pace in January–October compared to January–September. In other news, in November, Kyrgyzstan inaugurated the third modernized generating unit at the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Plant, which produces 40% of the country’s electricity; this upgrade has increased generating capacity, boding well for energy security.

Kyrgyzstan Economic Forecasts

Projections out to 2034.

37 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.

Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 9 expert analysts.

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Kyrgyzstan Economic Indicators

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Population (million) 6.4 6.5 6.7 6.8 6.9
GDP (USD bn) 8.9 7.8 8.7 12.1 14.0
GDP per capita (USD) 1,388 1,194 1,314 1,787 2,018
GDP (EUR bn) 7.9 6.8 7.4 11.5 12.9
GDP per capita (EUR) 1,240 1,045 1,110 1,692 1,866
GDP (KGS bn) 619 602 740 1,021 1,229
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) 8.7 -2.8 22.9 38.0 20.4
Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) 4.6 -8.4 3.6 7.0 6.2
Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) -0.1 -3.1 -0.7 -0.3 1.8
Public Debt (% of GDP) 48.8 63.6 56.2 46.8 44.7
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) 1.1 6.3 11.9 13.9 10.7
Policy Rate (%, eop) 4.25 5.00 8.00 13.00 13.00
Exchange Rate (KGS per USD, eop) 69.64 82.65 84.76 85.68 89.06
Exchange Rate (KGS per USD, aop) 69.79 77.33 84.64 84.08 87.85
Exchange Rate (KGS per EUR, eop) 78.18 101.13 96.39 91.44 98.38
Exchange Rate (KGS per EUR, aop) 78.12 88.16 100.05 88.38 94.99
Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.1 0.4 -0.7 -5.1 -6.8
Current Account Balance (% of GDP) -12.0 4.8 -8.4 -42.4 -48.8
Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) -2.7 -1.5 -2.4 -6.9 -8.3
Merchandise Exports (USD bn) 2.0 2.0 2.8 2.3 3.3
Merchandise Imports (USD bn) 4.6 3.4 5.2 9.2 11.7
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) 8.1 -0.7 39.5 -18.1 48.0
Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) -5.1 -25.9 50.5 76.8 27.2
Foreign Direct Investment (USD bn) 0.4 -0.4 0.2 0.1 0.5
International Reserves (USD bn) 2.4 2.8 3.0 2.8 3.2
International Reserves (months of imports) 6.3 9.8 6.9 3.7 3.3
External Debt (USD bn) 8.4 8.7 9.2 9.7 10.4
External Debt (% of GDP) 94.9 112.3 105.8 80.3 74.1
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