According to the National Statistical Committee, approximately 70 percent of all books published in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 were released in the Kyrgyz language.
Publishing statistics and religious literature
2025 Publishing Data
The composition of published literature has also been a subject of discussion in Parliament. Saltanat Amanova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh VIII convocation, stated that religious literature accounts for between 60 and 70 percent of the books produced in the country.
In response to the evolving publishing landscape, the Ministry of Culture, Information, Information, and Youth Policy is currently preparing a development program for book publishing scheduled through 2030.
Context
The discussion regarding the types of literature being printed follows statements made by Saltanat Amanova, a member of the 'El Ümütü Ata-Jurt' deputy group.
