Compare presidents
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.
External public debt, at the end of the term: Akayev (12/31/2004) — $1,950M; Japarov (12/31/2020 → 06/30/2026) — $5,215M.
Data as of October 6, 2026
- Akayev1990–2005
- Bakiyev2005–2010
- Otunbayeva2010–2011
- Atambayev2011–2017
- Jeenbekov2017–2020
- Japarov2021–
- All six terms
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External public debt
At the end of the term · for the incumbent, the latest available date (for shares of GDP, the latest full year) · chronological order
- Akayev12/31/2004$1,950Mdata for 12 of 14 yearsRecalculated by news.kg
- Japarov12/31/2020 → 06/30/2026$5,215MPartial period
Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 2.03.00.01 «Задолженность органов государственного управления» (данные Минфина КР), млн сомов ÷ курс НБКР на конец года; Минфин КР, Статистический бюллетень по государственному долгу КР №1 (на 31.12.2024), октябрь 2025; Минфин КР, «Структура государственного долга КР на 30.06.2026» (опубл. 05.08.2026)
External public debt: before → after
Value at the start and at the end of the term
- Askar Akayev · 1991–2004$1,950M
- Sadyr Japarov · 2021–2025$5,215M
- Askar Akayev: no data → $1,950M on 12/31/2004
- Sadyr Japarov: $4,218M on 12/31/2020 → $5,215M on 06/30/202624% more compared with the end of 2020 (partial year). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator.
Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 2.03.00.01 «Задолженность органов государственного управления» (данные Минфина КР), млн сомов ÷ курс НБКР на конец года; Минфин КР, Статистический бюллетень по государственному долгу КР №1 (на 31.12.2024), октябрь 2025; Минфин КР, «Структура государственного долга КР на 30.06.2026» (опубл. 05.08.2026)
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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External public debt: every way of counting, years, data coverage, flags and sources
| President | Term years | Coverage | At start | At end | Change | vs previous termAt the end of the term | Flags | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askar Akayev | 1991–2004 (14 years) | 12 of 14 yearsno data: 1991, 1992 | no data | $1,950M12/31/2004 | no data | no earlier term with data on this basis | Recalculated by news.kg | |
| Sadyr Japarov | 2021–2025 (5 years) | 5 of 5 years | $4,218M12/31/2020 | $5,215M06/30/2026 | 24% more compared with the end of 2020 (partial year). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator. | 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. | Partial period |
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.
| Indicator | Akayev | Japarov |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39.5% 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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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% | 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 | $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 rate | 52.8%data for 12 of 14 years | 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 | 0.98% of GDP |
| State budget expenditure% of GDP, average per year | 22.2% of GDP | 28.9% 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 | $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 average | 51.8%data for 9 of 14 years | 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 average | 1.83% | 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 average | 1.25% of GDPdata for 12 of 14 years | 24.0% 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 year | 8.05 thousand places | 16.56 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 year | 405 places | 4,617 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 year | 242 beds | 534 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 year | 429 visits per shift | 1,003 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 year | 524 thousand m² | 1,554 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 year | series does not cover this term | 1.27% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years |
| School repairs% of GDP, average per year | series does not cover this term | 0.11% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years |
| Infrastructure | ||
| Electricity generation, totalAverage per year | 13,030 GWhdata for 13 of 14 years | 14,603 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 | 2,825 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 year | series does not cover this term | 209 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 year | series does not cover this term | 779 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 year | series does not cover this term | 95.43 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.
External public debt by year
USD million · Annual values · 1993–2025
- Askar Akayev 1993–2004
- Sadyr Japarov 2021–2025
Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 2.03.00.01 «Задолженность органов государственного управления» (данные Минфина КР), млн сомов ÷ курс НБКР на конец года; Минфин КР, Статистический бюллетень по государственному долгу КР №1 (на 31.12.2024), октябрь 2025; Минфин КР, «Уточнённая структура государственного долга КР на 31.12.2025» (опубл. 05.03.2026)