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.
Average monthly wage in USD (calculated), at the end of the term: Otunbayeva (12/31/2009 → 12/31/2011) — $202 per month; Japarov (12/31/2020 → 12/31/2025) — $486 per month.
Data as of October 6, 2026
- Akayev1990–2005
- Bakiyev2005–2010
- Otunbayeva2010–2011
- Atambayev2011–2017
- Jeenbekov2017–2020
- Japarov2021–
- All six terms
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Average monthly wage in USD (calculated)
At the end of the term · for the incumbent, the latest available date (for shares of GDP, the latest full year) · chronological order
- Otunbayeva12/31/2009 → 12/31/2011$202 per monthRecalculated by news.kg
- Japarov12/31/2020 → 12/31/2025$486 per monthRecalculated by news.kg
Sources: Расчёт news.kg: Нацстатком КР, табл. 1.07.00.13 «Заработная плата по территории» (среднемесячная номинальная начисленная) / средний курс USD
Average monthly wage in USD (calculated): before → after
Value at the start and at the end of the term
- Roza Otunbayeva · 2010–2011$202 per month
- Sadyr Japarov · 2021–2025$486 per month
- Roza Otunbayeva: $144 per month on 12/31/2009 → $202 per month on 12/31/201140% more compared with the end of 2009. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
- Sadyr Japarov: $245 per month on 12/31/2020 → $486 per month on 12/31/202599% more compared with the end of 2020. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator.
Sources: Расчёт news.kg: Нацстатком КР, табл. 1.07.00.13 «Заработная плата по территории» (среднемесячная номинальная начисленная) / средний курс USD
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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Average monthly wage in USD (calculated): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roza Otunbayeva | 2010–2011 (2 years) | 2 of 2 years | $144 per month12/31/2009 | $202 per month12/31/2011 | 40% more compared with the end of 2009. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator. | 40% more compared with the previous term (Kurmanbek Bakiyev, 2005–2009) (recalculated by news.kg). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator. | Recalculated by news.kg | |
| Sadyr Japarov | 2021–2025 (5 years) | 5 of 5 years | $245 per month12/31/2020 | $486 per month12/31/2025 | 99% more compared with the end of 2020. Change in the desirable direction for this indicator. | 99% more compared with the previous term (Sooronbay Jeenbekov, 2018–2020) (recalculated by news.kg). Change in the desirable direction for this indicator. | Recalculated by news.kg |
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 | Japarov |
|---|---|---|
| Debt and reserves | ||
| Public debt, % of GDP (Ministry of Finance)At the end of the term | 50.1% 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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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% | 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 | $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% | 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 | 0.98% of GDP |
| State budget expenditure% of GDP, average per year | 31.6% of GDP | 28.9% of GDP |
| Living standards | ||
| Average monthly wage in USD (calculated)At the end of the term | $202 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% | 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% 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 1,003 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 | 1,554 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 | 13,610 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 | 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.
Average monthly wage in USD (calculated) by year
USD per month · Annual values · 1994–2025
- Roza Otunbayeva 2010–2011
- Sadyr Japarov 2021–2025
Sources: Расчёт news.kg: Нацстатком КР, табл. 1.07.00.13 «Заработная плата по территории» (среднемесячная номинальная начисленная) / средний курс USD
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| Period | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $21.5 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 1995 | $34 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 1996 | $38.3 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 1997 | $39.2 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 1998 | $40.3 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 1999 | $26.9 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2000 | $25.7 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2001 | $30.1 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2002 | $35.9 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2003 | $43.9 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2004 | $52.5 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2005 | $63.7 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2006 | $81.4 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2007 | $106 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2008 | $147 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2009 | $144 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2010 | $156 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2011 | $202 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2012 | $228 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2013 | $234 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2014 | $229 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2015 | $209 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2016 | $212 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2017 | $228 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2018 | $239 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2019 | $247 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2020 | $245 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2021 | $228 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2022 | $316 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2023 | $360 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2024 | $414 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| 2025 | $486 per month | recalculated by news.kg |
| Source: Расчёт news.kg: Нацстатком КР, табл. 1.07.00.13 «Заработная плата по территории» (среднемесячная номинальная начисленная) / средний курс USD | ||