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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.

Poverty rate, term average: Atambayev (2012–2017) — 31.5%; Japarov (2021–2025) — 29.2%.

Data as of October 6, 2026

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Poverty rate

Term average · full years of the term only · chronological order

  • Atambayev2012–201731.5%
  • Japarov2021–202529.2%

Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 5.04.00.09 «Численность населения с потреблением ниже черты бедности»

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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Poverty rate: every way of counting, years, data coverage, flags and sources

Poverty rate by presidential term
PresidentTerm yearsCoverageTerm averagevs previous termTerm averageFlagsSources
Almazbek Atambayev2012–2017 (6 years)6 of 6 years31.5%
3.9 pp lower compared with the previous term (Roza Otunbayeva, 2010–2011). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
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Sadyr Japarov2021–2025 (5 years)5 of 5 years29.2%
6.6 pp higher 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
IndicatorAtambayevJaparov
Debt and reserves
Public debt, % of GDP (Ministry of Finance)At the end of the term58.8% 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$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$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$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$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 rate4.57%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$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 rate4.47%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−2.77% of GDP0.98% of GDP
State budget expenditure% of GDP, average per year31.4% of GDP28.9% of GDP
Living standards
Average monthly wage in USD (calculated)At the end of the term$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 average31.5%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 average4.09%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 average29.8% 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 year12.65 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 year1,727 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 year353 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 year1,107 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 year1,135 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 year1.09% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years1.27% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years
School repairs% of GDP, average per year0.1% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years0.11% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years
Infrastructure
Electricity generation, totalAverage per year14,219 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−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 year190 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 year254 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 year44.22 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.

Poverty rate by year

% · Annual values · 1996–2025

  • Almazbek Atambayev 2012–2017
  • Sadyr Japarov 2021–2025
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Sources: Нацстатком КР, табл. 5.04.00.09 «Численность населения с потреблением ниже черты бедности»

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Poverty rate
PeriodValueNotes
199643.5%
199743.0%
199854.9%
199955.3%
200062.6%
200156.4%
200254.8%
200349.9%
200445.9%
200543.1%
200639.9%
200735.0%
200831.7%
200931.7%
201033.7%
201136.8%
201238.0%
201337.0%
201430.6%
201532.1%
201625.4%
201725.6%
201822.4%
201920.1%
202025.3%
202133.3%
202233.2%
202329.8%
202425.7%
202524.0%
Source: Нацстатком КР, табл. 5.04.00.09 «Численность населения с потреблением ниже черты бедности»