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Presidential terms differ in length and in data coverage, so every figure comes with the years it is built on and with caveats. Money is best compared as % of GDP: som and dollar amounts are nominal, not adjusted for inflation (the som exchange rate also affects dollar amounts). There is no overall ranking — only comparable indicators and their sources.

State budget expenditure, average per year: Akayev (1991–2004) — KGS 7,993M; Atambayev (2012–2017) — KGS 130,828M; Japarov (2021–2025) — KGS 390,012M.

Data as of October 6, 2026

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State budget expenditure

Average per year · full years of the term only · chronological order

  • Akayev1991–2004KGS 7,993M
    Nominal, not adjusted for inflation
  • Atambayev2012–2017KGS 130,828M
    Nominal, not adjusted for inflation
  • Japarov2021–2025KGS 390,012M
    Nominal, not adjusted for inflation

Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 2.02.00.04 «Расходы государственного бюджета» (данные Центрального казначейства Минфина); Нацстатком КР, табл. 1.01.00.01 «Национальные счета в текущих ценах»; Нацстатком КР, табл. 1.01.00.07 «ВВП в текущих ценах»

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State budget expenditure: every way of counting, years, data coverage, flags and sources

State budget expenditure by presidential term
PresidentTerm yearsCoverage% of GDP, average per yearAverage per year (nominal)Total for the term (nominal)vs previous termAverage per yearIncomplete yearFlagsSources
Askar Akayev1991–2004 (14 years)14 of 14 years22.2% of GDPKGS 7,993MKGS 111,898Mno earlier term with data on this basis——
Almazbek Atambayev2012–2017 (6 years)6 of 6 years31.4% of GDPKGS 130,828MKGS 784,970M
63% more compared with the previous term (Roza Otunbayeva, 2010–2011). Neutral indicator — not coloured.
——
Sadyr Japarov2021–2025 (5 years)5 of 5 years28.9% of GDPKGS 390,012MKGS 1,950,062M
2.35 times as much compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Neutral indicator — not coloured.
KGS 453,590M2026, Jan–Jul — not included in the total—

All indicators for the term

Results of the selected terms across every comparison indicator on one screen: debt, economy, budget, living standards, social facilities, infrastructure. Each row has its default measure (yearly average, % of GDP, rate or end-of-term stock) and links to the detailed comparison with caveats.

All indicators for the term
IndicatorAkayevAtambayevJaparov
Debt and reserves
Public debt, % of GDP (Ministry of Finance)At the end of the term93.9% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years58.8% of GDP39.5% of GDPincludes preliminary data
24.1 pp lower compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary, recalculated by news.kg). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
External public debtAt the end of the term$1,950Mdata for 12 of 14 years$4,081M$5,215M
24% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (partial year, recalculated by news.kg). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Domestic public debtAt the end of the term$179Mdata for 12 of 14 years$450M$4,883M
6.89 times as much compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (partial year, recalculated by news.kg). Neutral indicator — not coloured.
Public debt, totalAt the end of the term$2,128Mdata for 12 of 14 years$4,530M$10,098M
2.05 times as much compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (partial year, recalculated by news.kg). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Gross international reserves of the National BankAt the end of the term$565Mdata for 12 of 14 years$2,177M$8,945M
3.19 times as much compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (partial year). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Economy
Real GDP growthAverage annual rate−1.56%4.57%9.2%includes preliminary data
8.9 pp higher compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 4 comparable terms (series from 2010). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
GDP per capita (World Bank)At the end of the term$433$1,221$3,081
2.51 times as much compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Inflation (CPI), annual averageAverage annual rate52.8%data for 12 of 14 years4.47%9.91%
6.9 pp higher compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Budget
State budget balance, % of GDPTerm average−3.86% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years−2.77% of GDP0.98% of GDP
State budget expenditure% of GDP, average per year22.2% of GDP31.4% of GDP28.9% of GDP
Living standards
Average monthly wage in USD (calculated)At the end of the term$52.5 per monthdata for 11 of 14 years$228 per month$486 per month
99% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (recalculated by news.kg). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Poverty rateTerm average51.8%data for 9 of 14 years31.5%29.2%
6.6 pp higher compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Unemployment (ILO estimate)Term average1.83%4.09%4.09%
1.2 pp lower compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Remittances, % of GDPTerm average1.25% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years29.8% of GDP24.0% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years
7.0 pp lower compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Neutral indicator — not coloured.
Social facilities
Schools commissioned (pupil places)Average per year8.05 thousand places12.65 thousand places16.56 thousand placesincludes preliminary data
79% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Kindergartens commissioned (places)Average per year405 places1,727 places4,617 placesincludes preliminary data
58% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Hospitals commissioned (beds)Average per year242 beds353 beds534 bedsincludes preliminary data
47% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Outpatient clinics commissioned (visits per shift)Average per year429 visits per shift1,107 visits per shift1,003 visits per shiftincludes preliminary data
7.2% less compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Housing completedAverage per year524 thousand m²1,135 thousand m²1,554 thousand m²includes preliminary data
24% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (preliminary). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Repairs of social facilities, total% of GDP, average per yearseries does not cover this term1.09% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years1.27% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years
School repairs% of GDP, average per yearseries does not cover this term0.1% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years0.11% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years
Infrastructure
Electricity generation, totalAverage per year13,030 GWhdata for 13 of 14 years14,219 GWh14,603 GWh
5.3% less compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Net electricity imports (calculated)Average per year−2,169 GWh−361 GWh2,825 GWh
3,053 GWh more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 6 terms with data. Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Paved roads commissioned (National Statistics Committee)Average per yearseries does not cover this term190 kmdata for 5 of 6 years209 kmdata for 4 of 5 years
55% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 3 comparable terms (series from 2013). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Water supply networks commissionedAverage per yearseries does not cover this term254 kmdata for 5 of 6 years779 kmdata for 4 of 5 years
43% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.Highest value among 3 comparable terms (series from 2013). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Gas networks commissionedAverage per yearseries does not cover this term44.22 kmdata for 5 of 6 years95.43 kmdata for 4 of 5 years
40% less compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.

There is no overall ranking: indicators of different kinds do not add up to one score. For the current term the table marks the change on the previous term with data (on the same basis) and, where it applies, that the value is the highest or lowest among the terms. Colour shows the direction that is desirable for the indicator, not a judgement of the president. “No data” and “series does not cover this term” are not zero.

State budget expenditure by year

KGS million · Annual values · 1991–2025

  • Askar Akayev 1991–2004
  • Almazbek Atambayev 2012–2017
  • Sadyr Japarov 2021–2025
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Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 2.02.00.04 «Расходы государственного бюджета» (данные Центрального казначейства Минфина)

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State budget expenditure
PeriodValueNotes
1991KGS 24.4M
1992KGS 231M
1993KGS 1,226M
1994KGS 2,813M
1995KGS 4,611M
1996KGS 5,202M
1997KGS 6,696M
1998KGS 7,298M
1999KGS 9,312M
2000KGS 11,308M
2001KGS 12,256M
2002KGS 15,189M
2003KGS 16,891M
2004KGS 18,842M
2005KGS 20,143M
2006KGS 25,297M
2007KGS 35,859M
2008KGS 45,032M
2009KGS 58,628M
2010KGS 68,781M
2011KGS 91,544M
2012KGS 107,240M
2013KGS 104,271M
2014KGS 121,304M
2015KGS 134,572M
2016KGS 151,559M
2017KGS 166,024M
2018KGS 157,796M
2019KGS 167,844M
2020KGS 171,874M
2021KGS 211,701M
2022KGS 311,142M
2023KGS 379,456M
2024KGS 427,035M
2025KGS 620,728M
Source: Нацстатком КР, табл. 2.02.00.04 «Расходы государственного бюджета» (данные Центрального казначейства Минфина)