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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), average per year: Akayev (1991–2004) — −2,169 GWh; Bakiyev (2005–2009) — −1,816 GWh; Atambayev (2012–2017) — −361 GWh.
Data as of October 6, 2026
- Akayev1990–2005
- Bakiyev2005–2010
- Otunbayeva2010–2011
- Atambayev2011–2017
- Jeenbekov2017–2020
- Japarov2021–
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Net electricity imports (calculated)
Average per year · full years of the term only · chronological order
- Akayev1991–2004−2,169 GWh
- Bakiyev2005–2009−1,816 GWh
- Atambayev2012–2017−361 GWh
Sources: Национальный статистический комитет КР (Нацстатком), ряд 1.05.01.02 — расчёт news.kg (импорт минус экспорт)
Colour of changes:green — change in the desirable direction for the indicatorred — in the undesirable directiongrey — almost unchanged or a neutral indicator (arrow shows direction)how we calculate
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Net electricity imports (calculated): every way of counting, years, data coverage, flags and sources
| President | Term years | Coverage | Average per year | Total for the term | vs previous termAverage per year | Flags | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askar Akayev | 1991–2004 (14 years) | 14 of 14 years | −2,169 GWh | −30,361 GWh | no earlier term with data on this basis | — | |
| Kurmanbek Bakiyev | 2005–2009 (5 years) | 5 of 5 years | −1,816 GWh | −9,079 GWh | 353 GWh more compared with the previous term (Askar Akayev, 1991–2004). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator. | — | |
| Almazbek Atambayev | 2012–2017 (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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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.
| Indicator | Akayev | Bakiyev | Atambayev |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt and reserves | |||
| Public debt, % of GDP (Ministry of Finance)At the end of the term | 93.9% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years | 58.5% of GDP | 58.8% of GDP |
| External public debtAt the end of the term | $1,950Mdata for 12 of 14 years | $2,476M | $4,081M |
| Domestic public debtAt the end of the term | $179Mdata for 12 of 14 years | $194M | $450M |
| Public debt, totalAt the end of the term | $2,128Mdata for 12 of 14 years | $2,670M | $4,530M |
| Gross international reserves of the National BankAt the end of the term | $565Mdata for 12 of 14 years | $1,588M | $2,177M |
| Economy | |||
| Real GDP growthAverage annual rate | −1.56% | 4.48% | 4.57% |
| GDP per capita (World Bank)At the end of the term | $433 | $870 | $1,221 |
| Inflation (CPI), annual averageAverage annual rate | 52.8%data for 12 of 14 years | 10.1% | 4.47% |
| Budget | |||
| State budget balance, % of GDPTerm average | −3.86% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years | −0.12% of GDP | −2.77% of GDP |
| State budget expenditure% of GDP, average per year | 22.2% of GDP | 24.1% of GDP | 31.4% 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 | $144 per month | $228 per month |
| Poverty rateTerm average | 51.8%data for 9 of 14 years | 36.3% | 31.5% |
| Unemployment (ILO estimate)Term average | 1.83% | 3.08% | 4.09% |
| Remittances, % of GDPTerm average | 1.25% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years | 18.5% of GDP | 29.8% of GDP |
| Social facilities | |||
| Schools commissioned (pupil places)Average per year | 8.05 thousand places | 8.28 thousand places | 12.65 thousand places |
| Kindergartens commissioned (places)Average per year | 405 places | 231 places | 1,727 places |
| Hospitals commissioned (beds)Average per year | 242 beds | 100 beds | 353 beds |
| Outpatient clinics commissioned (visits per shift)Average per year | 429 visits per shift | 717 visits per shift | 1,107 visits per shift |
| Housing completedAverage per year | 524 thousand m² | 703 thousand m² | 1,135 thousand m² |
| Repairs of social facilities, total% of GDP, average per year | series does not cover this term | series does not cover this term | 1.09% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years |
| School repairs% of GDP, average per year | series does not cover this term | series does not cover this term | 0.1% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years |
| Infrastructure | |||
| Electricity generation, totalAverage per year | 13,030 GWhdata for 13 of 14 years | 13,423 GWh | 14,219 GWh |
| Net electricity imports (calculated)Average per year | −2,169 GWh | −1,816 GWh | −361 GWh |
| Paved roads commissioned (National Statistics Committee)Average per year | series does not cover this term | series does not cover this term | 190 kmdata for 5 of 6 years |
| Water supply networks commissionedAverage per year | series does not cover this term | series does not cover this term | 254 kmdata for 5 of 6 years |
| Gas networks commissionedAverage per year | series does not cover this term | series does not cover this term | 44.22 kmdata for 5 of 6 years |
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
- Kurmanbek Bakiyev 2005–2009
- Almazbek Atambayev 2012–2017
Sources: Национальный статистический комитет КР (Нацстатком), ряд 1.05.01.02 — расчёт news.kg (импорт минус экспорт)
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| Period | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2014 | 214 GWh | |
| 2015 | 564 GWh | |
| 2016 | 187 GWh | |
| 2017 | −1,198 GWh | |
| 2018 | −738 GWh | |
| 2019 | −0.2 GWh | |
| 2020 | 52.52 GWh | |
| 2021 | 1,137 GWh | |
| 2022 | 2,256 GWh | |
| 2023 | 3,350 GWh | |
| 2024 | 3,683 GWh | |
| 2025 | 3,696 GWh | |
| Source: Национальный статистический комитет КР (Нацстатком), ряд 1.05.01.02 — расчёт news.kg (импорт минус экспорт) | ||