Kyrgyzstan's Budget to Increase by 242.6 Billion Som: Draft Submitted to Jogorku Kenesh

The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh for consideration a draft amendment to the 2026 republican budget. According to the data presented, revenues are planned to increase by 242.6 billion som, while expenditures will rise by 234 billion som.

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1. Kyrgyzstan's 2026 Budget to Grow by 242.6 Billion Som
2. The government has submitted a draft amendment to the 2026 budget. Revenues and expenditures are planned to grow, which will affect capital construction across the country.
3. Revenues are planned to increase by 242.6 billion som and expenditures by 234 billion som. These changes will affect the structure of the 2026 budget.
4. The overall figures of the 2026 budget will change: revenues will grow from 551.2 to 793.8 billion som. Expenditures will increase from 550.8 to 784.8 billion som.
5. The revenue growth is driven by an increase in both tax and non-tax receipts. Taxes on international trade and dividends will also become a source of funds.
6. A significant portion of the funds will go to capital construction. Particular attention is given to the construction of the Barskoon — Bedel road in the Issyk-Kul region.
7. As a result of the changes, the budget surplus will amount to 9 billion som, significantly higher than previously approved figures.
8. Key budget indicators: Revenues (before): 551.2 billion som; Revenues (after): 793.8 billion som; Expenditures (before): 550.8 billion som; Expenditures (after): 784.8 billion som
9. The Kyrgyz government has submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh a draft law providing for amendments to the 2026 republican budget. A significant increase in revenues and expenditures is planned, which will affect capital construction across the country.

Changes in the Structure of the 2026 Budget

Under the draft law, republican budget revenues are to grow from 551.2 billion to 793.8 billion som. At the same time, expenditures will increase from 550.8 billion to 784.8 billion som. This will change the budget surplus, which will amount to 9 billion som, compared with the previously approved 436.4 million.

Sources of Additional Funds

An explanatory note from the Ministry of Finance states that the main growth in receipts is driven by an increase in both tax and non-tax revenues. In particular, tax revenues are expected to increase by 112.5 billion som and non-tax revenues by 114.5 billion som.

Additional funds are expected from several sources, including taxes on international trade, the single tax, income from mining companies, as well as dividends from state-owned enterprises and profits of the National Bank.

Allocation of Funds for Capital Construction

A significant portion of the additional funds will be directed to capital construction. Total capital investment is proposed to be increased to 44.99 billion som. Particular attention is given to the construction of the Barskoon — Bedel highway in the Issyk-Kul region, for which 17.68 billion som has been allocated. The remaining 27.31 billion som is planned to be directed to the construction and re...

• Increase in republican budget revenues to 793.8 billion som
• Growth in expenditures to 784.8 billion som
• Allocation of 17.68 billion som for the Barskoon — Bedel road

1. Additional funds are expected from taxes on international trade
2. Additional funds are expected from the single tax
3. Additional funds are expected from income of mining companies