Attracting both external and domestic investment remains a priority of Kyrgyzstan's economic policy. The growth in investment flows into the country is linked to the implementation of major infrastructure projects, as well as to stepped-up initiatives to expand production and develop transport and logistics links.
Dynamics of investment growth in Kyrgyzstan
Foreign direct investment figures in recent years point to growing investor interest in the country. In 2025, foreign direct investment in Kyrgyzstan reached USD 1 billion 310.8 million. That was 27.3 percent higher than in 2024. For comparison, in 2020 the figure stood at USD 537.6 million.
Investor interest also held up in the first half of 2026: over that period the country received USD 709.9 million in foreign direct investment, 26.2 percent more than in the same period last year.
The importance of external investment for the economy
The head of the National Investment Agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, noted the significant contribution of foreign investment to the national economy, stressing that not only the total volume but also the quality of these investments and their economic return for the state matter.
