FDI in Kyrgyzstan reaches $1.3 billion in 2025
Baku, June 16, AZERTAC
During a regular staff meeting, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev summarized the country's socioeconomic development for the first five months of this year and announced updated indicators for attracting foreign direct investment, Kabar reported.
The head of the Cabinet of Ministers reported that, according to preliminary estimates, Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product (GDP) for the first five months of this year amounted to 781 billion soms, demonstrating a high real growth rate of 12.2%.
The main drivers of economic growth were the construction sector, which recorded a record 64.6% growth, industry, which grew by 14.4%, services, which increased by 7.0%, and agriculture, which grew by 3.7%.
In the industrial sector, the production of chemical products demonstrated the highest growth rates (3-fold increase), pharmaceuticals (1.8-fold increase), transportation vehicles (1.6-fold increase), and refined petroleum products (+43.7%). There were also significant increases in the production of construction materials (+36.1%), mining (+19.7%), food production (+15.7%), and basic metals (+12.4%).
The volume of fixed capital investment during this period reached 157.0 billion soms (an increase of 63.5%). This positive trend was driven by a 1.6-fold increase in domestic funding sources and a 2.3-fold increase in external resources.
Moving on to the second item on the agenda, Adylbek Kasymaliev presented updated data on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Kyrgyzstan's economy continues to demonstrate high attractiveness for foreign business circles. While FDI exceeded $1 billion in 2024, by the end of 2025 it reaches $1,310.8 million, an increase of 27.3% compared to 2024.
The most attractive sectors for investors were information and communications (inflow increased 9.7-fold), healthcare and social services (3.3-fold), transportation and cargo storage (3.1-fold), mining (2.2-fold), and manufacturing (1.8-fold).
Regionally, the Jalal-Abad region led in attracting foreign direct investment in 2025, receiving nearly $420 million, or 32.0% of the country's total FDI, while the region's inflow increased 3.8-fold. Bishkek city ranked second and third in terms of funds attracted, with $401.3 million (30.6%), and Chui region, which received $228.4 million (17.4%).
High investment growth rates were also recorded in Naryn region, where the figure increased 9.6-fold, and Issyk-Kul region, with a 4.2-fold increase. At the same time, FDI inflows declined in several regions: in Talas region, the decline was 38.2%, in Osh, 31.3%, in Bishkek, 23.6%, and in Batken region, investment inflows fell by 4.2%.
To consolidate the positive momentum, Adylbek Kasymaliev issued a number of instructions to the National Investment Agency, relevant ministries, and presidential plenipotentiary representatives in the regions.
"We must radically intensify our work with existing and potential investors. I demand that you ensure high-quality support for investment projects, promptly remove any administrative barriers, and continue consistent efforts to increase confidence in Kyrgyzstan's investment climate. Particular emphasis must be placed on attracting long-term capital investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and logistics hubs," he concluded.
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