According to forecasts from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Kyrgyzstan is set to become the fastest-growing economy in Central Asia in 2026. The information was shared by EDB analyst Aigul Berdigulova during the presentation of the bank’s macroeconomic outlook in Almaty.
She noted that Kyrgyzstan has already been leading the region for three consecutive years. In 2025, GDP growth is expected to exceed 10%, and in 2026 it is projected to reach around 9.3%, enabling the country to maintain its regional leadership. The main drivers of this momentum include rising investment activity and strong consumer demand.
Investments will continue to play a decisive role, particularly in transport infrastructure, energy and water supply. Kyrgyz authorities aim to achieve full energy independence by 2028; around 100 new hydropower plants are being built, along with rapid expansion of renewable energy sources. Rapid economic growth is also contributing to inflation, which may reach 8.3% by late 2026. However, a stable som exchange rate and increasing remittances are expected to gradually bring inflation back to the target range of 5–7%.
The Eurasian Development Bank is an international financial institution promoting integration among its member states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
