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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.

Net electricity imports (calculated), total for the term: Akayev (1991–2004) — −30,361 GWh; Atambayev (2012–2017) — −2,168 GWh; Japarov (2021–2025) — 14,123 GWh.

Data as of October 6, 2026

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Net electricity imports (calculated)

Total for the term · full years of the term only · chronological order

  • Akayev1991–2004−30,361 GWh
  • Atambayev2012–2017−2,168 GWh
  • Japarov2021–202514,123 GWh

Sources: Национальный статистический комитет КР (Нацстатком), ряд 1.05.01.02 — расчёт news.kg (импорт минус экспорт)

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Net electricity imports (calculated): every way of counting, years, data coverage, flags and sources

Net electricity imports (calculated) by presidential term
PresidentTerm yearsCoverageAverage per yearTotal for the termvs previous termAverage per yearFlagsSources
Askar Akayev1991–2004 (14 years)14 of 14 years−2,169 GWh−30,361 GWhno earlier term with data on this basis—
Almazbek Atambayev2012–2017 (6 years)6 of 6 years−361 GWh−2,168 GWh
1,812 GWh more compared with the previous term (Roza Otunbayeva, 2010–2011). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
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Sadyr Japarov2021–2025 (5 years)5 of 5 years2,825 GWh14,123 GWh
3,053 GWh more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
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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.

Net electricity imports (calculated) by year

GWh · Annual values · 1991–2025

  • Askar Akayev 1991–2004
  • Almazbek Atambayev 2012–2017
  • Sadyr Japarov 2021–2025
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Sources: Национальный статистический комитет КР (Нацстатком), ряд 1.05.01.02 — расчёт news.kg (импорт минус экспорт)

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Net electricity imports (calculated)
PeriodValueNotes
1991−4,293 GWh
1992−2,175 GWh
1993−1,023 GWh
1994−2,505 GWh
1995−1,368 GWh
1996−2,080 GWh
1997−1,784 GWh
1998−726 GWh
1999−1,897 GWh
2000−3,014 GWh
2001−2,069 GWh
2002−1,878 GWh
2003−2,273 GWh
2004−3,276 GWh
2005−2,661 GWh
2006−2,460 GWh
2007−2,379 GWh
2008−545 GWh
2009−1,034 GWh
2010−1,559 GWh
2011−2,788 GWh
2012−1,589 GWh
2013−346 GWh
2014214 GWh
2015564 GWh
2016187 GWh
2017−1,198 GWh
2018−738 GWh
2019−0.2 GWh
202052.52 GWh
20211,137 GWh
20222,256 GWh
20233,350 GWh
20243,683 GWh
20253,696 GWh
Source: Национальный статистический комитет КР (Нацстатком), ряд 1.05.01.02 — расчёт news.kg (импорт минус экспорт)