Bishkek (TDI): Kyrgyzstan’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding by 13.1 percent.
The food industry registered remarkable growth of 71 percent, while the construction sector expanded by 69 percent. Investments in fixed capital jumped by 90 percent during the same period.
A detailed economic overview published by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce underlined that Kyrgyz businesses are adapting swiftly to shifting external conditions.
The ministry also pointed to increased domestic demand and investment activity as major drivers of development.
“From January to March 2025, about 93 percent of total investments were directed toward mining, processing industries, information and communications, electricity and gas supply, and the construction of housing and educational institutions,” the ministry said.
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The construction sector alone contributed 3 percentage points to GDP growth. However, services remain the backbone of the national economy, accounting for 4.5 percentage points of overall growth.
Within the sector, trade made up 27.4 percent, transportation services 10.3 percent, and financial intermediation and insurance services another 10.3 percent.
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Annual inflation stood just below 7 percent in the first quarter, with average prices for consumer goods jumping by 3.5 percent during the reporting period.
