Kyrgyz Republic
Country statistics · 1990–present
Kyrgyz Republic at a Glance
Kyrgyz Republic is home to 7.2 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $3,711, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 72.4 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 7.2 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 19.4 and a death rate of 4.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 15.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 108,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Kyrgyz Republic is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $29 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $3,711 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.4% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 72.4 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $97 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.2% (2009), reflecting near-universal literacy. 92.0% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 73.9% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.