- According to data provided at a press conference by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, in 2025, there was an increase in consumer prices and tariffs of 9.4% compared to 2024. In the structure of price growth, the following categories stand out:
- According to the EFSR report (December 2025), the Kyrgyz Republic is experiencing a record budget surplus, largely driven by the growth of non-tax revenues. Specifically, the profit of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) for 2024, amounting to 45.7 billion soms (3.7% of GDP), has been a key factor in the increase of non-tax revenues, which reached 10.8% of GDP in January-September 2025, compared to 7.1% of GDP in the same period last year, the authors of the report note.
In 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital reached 374.6 billion soms, which is an increase of 18.4% compared to the previous year, 2024. This was reported at a press conference by the chairman of the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, Baktybek Kudaybergenov. As noted by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, the growth in investments compared to the period from January to December 2024 is due to an increase in both domestic sources of financing by 9% and external sources by 3.8%. From
The National Bank has issued a license for banking operations A new bank has appeared in the country, as reported in the National Bank's press release.
- According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, the volume of trade in the country has significantly decreased during the specified period. The main reason for the decline in turnover was a sharp drop in export supplies, which decreased by 43.5%. In the trade structure, exports accounted for 18.5%, while imports reached 81.5%. Mutual trade with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union during the period under review
- A recent report from the Agency for Land Resources and Cadastre presented estimated prices per square meter of unified tax property (UTP) in Bishkek for the end of 2025. According to the study, the highest price per square meter was recorded in the residential category, amounting to 184.9 thousand soms. At the same time, significant amounts are also observed in the industrial real estate sector — 175.9 thousand soms per square meter.
- Starting from autumn 2025, sewing enterprises in Kyrgyzstan are facing changes in the conditions for exporting their products to the Russian Federation, which is related to the increased control from Russian authorities within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. Russia has tightened its control. The Ministry of Economy explained why Kyrgyz sewing products are facing barriers when imported into Russia. The main reason for these changes has been the new control measures introduced by
According to information from the regulator, by the end of 2025, the net profit of commercial banks in Kyrgyzstan is expected to reach 30 billion soms. From January to November of the current year, banks have already earned a net profit of 29 billion 973 million soms.
In Bishkek, at the Turdakun Usubaliev Square, a large agricultural fair continues, initiated by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. One of the main features of this event is the low prices for meat products: a kilogram of meat can be purchased for 600 soms. This price is below the previously set threshold of 650 soms by the city authorities, making the fair particularly attractive for city residents. Direct supplies from producers without
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, 11,720 kilograms of sausage products were discovered and returned at the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek" in the Chuy region, which were attempted to be illegally imported from Russia.
In recent days, there has been an increase in the exchange rates of the US dollar, Russian ruble, and Chinese yuan, while the euro and Kazakh tenge are showing a decline. These changes reflect data provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek. US Dollar:
Information about currency exchange rates is provided based on data collected from commercial bank websites. If you have any questions regarding the information presented, please contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The rates mentioned pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. Official exchange rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and exchange rates in Bishkek can be found here.
At the end of 2026, the government plans to introduce the digital som, according to the official action plan of the Cabinet. The trial phase of the launch will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will last until the second quarter of 2027.
On January 14, 2026, the Board of the National Bank made a decision to grant a license to the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Alma Finance Bank." This permission allows the institution to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies, reports the National Bank. It is worth noting that a new commercial bank, "Berekett Bank," was also recently established in the country, becoming the 22nd bank in the republic.
In Russia, there are plans to extend the stay of international carriers from countries that do not require visas. This issue has become the subject of a new draft government resolution developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, as reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the agency. According to her, it is proposed to increase this period to 180 days within a calendar year. "In order to ensure the uninterrupted operation of international
With the beginning of the growing season in 2026, Kyrgyzstan is once again facing alarming news. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that water supplies are insufficient and points to natural factors as the main reason. This raises a logical question: if the agency is aware of glacier melting and global warming, why are its actions limited to warnings rather than active measures to improve the situation?
Today, gold has reached a historic high, surpassing $4,700 per ounce. This is confirmed by data from the trading platform. Experts link this increase to rising geopolitical tensions, including the worsening situation in Iran and President Donald Trump's criticism of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Additionally, there is a strong desire among investors to turn to "safe havens," which continues the upward trend that began last year.
On the morning of January 19, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moskovsky Soviet exchange points are presented as follows: US Dollar 87.50 87.85 Euro 101.5-102.0 102.3-102.8 Ruble 1.11-1.12 1.12-1.13 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17 The dollar rate remains unchanged: it is bought for 87.5 soms and sold for 87.85.
Now, employment records can be either electronic or paper The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has announced the cancellation of previous regulations regarding the filling out of employment records in Kyrgyzstan.
- Analysts have revised their inflation expectations for Kyrgyzstan for the next three years. This is stated in the December review of the EFSD for 2025. The forecast for 2026-2028 has been increased by an average of 0.2 percentage points.
Since the beginning of 2026, there has been a moderate increase in the official exchange rate of the Russian ruble against the Kyrgyz som. In the first days of January, the ruble was maintained at a level of 1.1016 soms. However, in the second half of the month, a gradual strengthening began. The lowest exchange rate was recorded on January 13, when the ruble was worth 1.0885 soms. From that point, an upward trend began, and by January 16-17, the rate reached a new maximum of 1.1182 soms.
- The import of wheelchairs from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 7.3 times in the first 10 months of 2025. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 1,500 wheelchairs from China for a total of $297,000. This is a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, when only 208 units were imported for a total of $21,000.
- In the Kyrgyz Republic, budgetary incentives are actively used to achieve ambitious economic goals. This is stated in the report of the EFRS, published in December 2025. According to forecasts, by the end of 2025, the volume of budget expenditures for the recapitalization of state enterprises may increase to 11% of GDP, which represents an increase of almost eight times over the past four years.
- The import of bicycles to Kyrgyzstan from China increased by 2.7 times in the first 10 months of 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, the republic imported 169,000 bicycles worth 4.2 million dollars. Compared to the same period in 2024, when 60,000 units worth 1.6 million dollars were imported, there is a significant increase in supplies.