Kyrgyzstan's economy grows 11.1% in first seven months of 2026

Kyrgyzstan has reported robust economic growth in the first seven months of 2026, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching 1.172.7 trillion soms, an 11.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev presented these key socioeconomic indicators, highlighting that all major economic sectors contributed to this significant expansion.

The construction sector showed the most impressive growth, soaring by 60.6 percent. Industrial output also saw a substantial rise of 11.2 percent overall, with notable increases in chemical production (up 2.9-fold), refined petroleum production (up 1.8-fold), and vehicle production (up 41.8 percent). Services grew by 6.1 percent and agriculture by 6 percent, further bolstering the nation's economic performance.

Investment in fixed capital has also experienced record growth, climbing by 58.8 percent year-on-year to 238.3 billion soms. This surge was driven by a significant increase in both domestic investment, which grew 1.4-fold, and foreign investment, which expanded 3.1-fold. This influx of capital signals strong confidence in Kyrgyzstan's economic trajectory.

A key focus of the government's economic strategy is the comprehensive support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Preliminary data for 2025 indicates that SMEs generated 1.015 trillion soms in gross value added, a 54.5 percent increase from the previous year. Consequently, the SME sector's share of GDP rose significantly to 51.4 percent, up from 41.5 percent in 2024. The number of SMEs has grown by 6.8 percent to 27,300, and employment within the sector has also increased by 6.8 percent, reaching 643,800 individuals.

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The number of small and medium-sized enterprises increased by 6.8 percent to 27,300. Employment in the SME and individual entrepreneurship sector also grew by 6.8 percent, reaching 643,800 people.