The positive development dynamics of the tourism industry in the Ton District were discussed during Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov's working trip to the Issyk-Kul region. The Head of State reviewed the socio-economic development results of the Jeti-Oguz and Ton districts for the period from 2021 to 2026.
Growth in tourist flow and tax revenues
According to the presented data, the number of tourists in the region has increased 14-fold over five years. In 2021, 5,200 people visited the district, while in 2026, this figure reached 73,018 tourists.
Tourist flow dynamics
The sector's development is accompanied by an increase in tax contributions from tourism activities. While the volume was 2.1 million som in 2021, it grew to 9.3 million som by the end of 2025. In the first nine months of 2026, revenues amounted to 18.1 million som, with a year-end forecast of 19 million som.
| Indicator | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| taxes (2021) | 2,1 million som | 9,3 million som | +343% |
| taxes (2026) | 18,1 million som | 19 million som | +5% |
Infrastructure and jobs
Parallel to the growing number of visitors to the region, work is underway on infrastructure and job creation. 41 facilities have been built in the district, providing residents with employment in the tourism sector.
- 195 permanent jobs
- 5,000 seasonal jobs
Additionally, as part of agricultural sector development, one seed farm and five breeding farms have been opened. In the road sector, 60 kilometers of asphalt have been laid using the republican budget, with the total cost of completed works amounting to 516 million som. Reconstruction work on the Balykchy — Bokonbaevo — Karakol highway is also underway.
Context
Ton District is located in the Issyk-Kul region. President Sadyr Japarov's working trip also covered the Jeti-Oguz district.
