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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.
Inflation (CPI), annual average, average annual rate: Otunbayeva (2010–2011) — 12.2%; Atambayev (2012–2017) — 4.47%; Japarov (2021–2025) — 9.91%.
Data as of October 6, 2026
- Akayev1990–2005
- Bakiyev2005–2010
- Otunbayeva2010–2011
- Atambayev2011–2017
- Jeenbekov2017–2020
- Japarov2021–
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Inflation (CPI), annual average
Average annual rate · full years of the term only · chronological order
- Otunbayeva2010–201112.2%
- Atambayev2012–20174.47%
- Japarov2021–20259.91%
Sources: World Bank WDI API, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG — «Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)» (lastupdated 2026-07-13)
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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Inflation (CPI), annual average: every way of counting, years, data coverage, flags and sources
| President | Term years | Coverage | Average annual rate | vs previous termAverage annual rate | Incomplete year | Flags | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roza Otunbayeva | 2010–2011 (2 years) | 2 of 2 years | 12.2% | 2.1 pp higher compared with the previous term (Kurmanbek Bakiyev, 2005–2009). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator. | — | — | |
| Almazbek Atambayev | 2012–2017 (6 years) | 6 of 6 years | 4.47% | 7.7 pp lower compared with the previous term (Roza Otunbayeva, 2010–2011). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator. | — | — | |
| Sadyr Japarov | 2021–2025 (5 years) | 5 of 5 years | 9.91% | 6.9 pp higher compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020). Change in the undesirable direction for this indicator. | 10.9%2026, Jan–Aug — 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.
| Indicator | Otunbayeva | Atambayev | Japarov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt and reserves | |||
| Public debt, % of GDP (Ministry of Finance)At the end of the term | 50.1% of GDP | 58.8% of GDP | 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 | $2,803M | $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 | $277M | $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 | $3,080M | $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 | $1,835M | $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 | 2.7% | 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 | $1,117 | $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 rate | 12.2% | 4.47% | 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 | −4.85% of GDP | −2.77% of GDP | 0.98% of GDP |
| State budget expenditure% of GDP, average per year | 31.6% of GDP | 31.4% of GDP | 28.9% of GDP |
| Living standards | |||
| Average monthly wage in USD (calculated)At the end of the term | $202 per month | $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 average | 35.3% | 31.5% | 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 average | 3.57% | 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 average | 27.0% of GDP | 29.8% of GDP | 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 | 10 thousand places | 12.65 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 | 795 places | 1,727 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 | 140 beds | 353 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 | 592 visits per shift | 1,107 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 | 800 thousand m² | 1,135 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 | 1.09% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years | 1.27% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years |
| School repairs% of GDP, average per year | series does not cover this term | 0.1% of GDPdata for 5 of 6 years | 0.11% of GDPdata for 4 of 5 years |
| Infrastructure | |||
| Electricity generation, totalAverage per year | 13,610 GWh | 14,219 GWh | 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 | −2,173 GWh | −361 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 | 190 kmdata for 5 of 6 years | 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 | 254 kmdata for 5 of 6 years | 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 | 44.22 kmdata for 5 of 6 years | 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.
Inflation (CPI), annual average by year
% · Annual values · 1993–2025
- Roza Otunbayeva 2010–2011
- Almazbek Atambayev 2012–2017
- Sadyr Japarov 2021–2025
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook / DataMapper, PCPIPCH — «Inflation rate, average consumer prices» (версия DataMapper на 06.10.2026, прогнозный горизонт до 2031); World Bank WDI API, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG — «Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)» (lastupdated 2026-07-13)