Kyrgyzstan to Lead Region in GDP Growth at 9.3% in 2026

Kyrgyzstan’s economy is set to maintain its regional leadership in GDP growth, reaching around 9.3 per cent in 2026, according to a forecast by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Analysts attribute the growth to increased investment in transport, energy, water supply, and housing construction, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

Inflation is expected to slow to 8.3 per cent, assisting to limit tariff and excise tax hikes, while the som exchange rate is projected to average 89.2, supported by higher remittances and strong gold prices, the country’s main export.

The EDB report also assessed global and regional trends. It notes moderate global growth, with developed economies expanding slowly, while emerging markets remain robust. In 2026, the US economy is expected to grow 1.6 per cent, Eurozone growth will remain weak at 1.1 per cent, and China will continue expanding at a strong 4.6 per cent, driven by domestic demand stimulus.

The Eurasian economy is projected to grow steadily at 2.3 per cent, with growth in the region fueled by strong investment activity. Inflation in Eurasia is expected to gradually decline, reaching 6.3 per cent, while commodity market trends are unlikely to pose major obstacles to economic expansion.