Kyrgyzstan's labor market has 8,450 vacancies

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration is actively working to address unemployment by connecting citizens with jobs and providing vocational training. Since the start of 2026, the ministry has helped 7,106 unemployed individuals find work. Currently, 60,585 unemployed and job-seeking citizens are registered with employment services, with youth making up a significant portion of this group.

The ministry's specialists maintain ongoing communication with employers to identify staffing needs. As of July 1, 2026, employment services had received offers for 16,106 vacant positions, predominantly for skilled labor. Despite these efforts, 8,450 jobs remained unfilled as of the same date.

To boost the competitiveness of the workforce, the ministry has sent 3,451 unemployed citizens for vocational training, retraining, and skill enhancement. Training is offered in high-demand professions such as cooks, seamstresses, accountants familiar with 1C software, hairdressers, auto electricians, computer repair specialists, electric gas welders, plumbers, cosmetologists, massage therapists, and designers.

Furthermore, 9,669 citizens have participated in temporary paid public work programs, providing them with temporary income and helping them maintain their work skills. Employment services also provided consultations on various issues to 77,551 citizens, with 52,807 receiving advice on employment, labor laws, vocational training, and career choices. The ministry emphasizes that state employment services are free and available at the place of residence.