The industrial sector of the republic has shown consistent growth over the last five years, driven primarily by enterprises producing basic metals. Notably, this upward trend continued even when excluding production from the Kumtor gold mine. Data from the National Statistical Committee shows that the physical volume index of industrial production rose from 109% in 2021 to 145.5% in 2025 relative to the 2020 baseline.
Annual growth rates and workforce statistics
While the sector experienced varying speeds of expansion, the highest annual growth rate during this period was recorded in 2022 at 11.4%. Following a slowdown to 2.7% in 2023, the pace accelerated to 5.5% in 2024 and is projected to reach 10.6% in 2025.
Annual industrial growth rate
January 1, 2022 — January 1, 2025: 11.4 % → 10.6 %
| Date | Growth rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 | 11.4 % |
| January 1, 2023 | 2.7 % |
| January 1, 2024 | 5.5 % |
| January 1, 2025 | 10.6 % |
National Statistical Committee
| Date | Growth rate |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.4 % |
| 2023 | 2.7 % |
| 2024 | 5.5 % |
| 2025 | 10.6 % |
Economic indicators and employment
In monetary terms, the volume of industrial production has reached 819.6 billion soms. The sector also continues to expand its workforce and improve wage levels.
Key industrial sector metrics
The total number of employees in the industrial sector has reached 150,700 people, representing a 17.1% increase compared to 2021 levels.
