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Kyrgyzstani Scorecard

Country profile

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in Central Asia, known for its sweeping valleys, alpine lakes, and a long nomadic heritage that continues to influence its cultural life. It has a population of 7.1 million, a population growth rate of 1.77%, and a median age of 25.13 years.

Its history includes ancient Silk Road connections and a legacy of Soviet rule that has shaped its political and economic transitions.

Today, Kyrgyzstan is working to foster a vibrant national identity that balances traditional customs with modern democratic reforms and economic development.

Its capital city is Bishkek.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Kyrgyzstan improved by 8.0% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Kyrgyzstan improved by 17.6% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Kyrgyzstan improved by 22.8% from 2022 to 2023

General Government Debt in Kyrgyzstan improved by 4.5% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Kyrgyzstan improved by 8.3% from 2021 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Kyrgyzstan improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Kyrgyzstan improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Kyrgyz Republic improved by 1.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Kyrgyz Republic improved by 2.5% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Kyrgyz Republic worsened by 3.7% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Kyrgyz Republic worsened by 28.6% from 2017 to 2018

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Kyrgyzstan worsened by 3.7% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Kyrgyzstan improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Kyrgyzstan improved by 20.5% from 2019 to 2020

Government Effectiveness showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Kyrgyzstan worsened by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Kyrgyzstan worsened by 2.3% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Kyrgyzstan improved by 1.0% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Kyrgyz Republic improved by 8.9% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Kyrgyz Republic worsened by 8.0% from 2020 to 2021