According to the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, China retained its leadership in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country, accounting for 47.5% ($622.6 million) of the total inflow ($1.31 billion) in 2025. The top five investors also included Russia (13.9%), Kazakhstan (9.3%), Turkey (9.1%), and the Netherlands (5.4%), according to Akchabar.kg.
Investment activity remained highly concentrated: 86.4% of all funds flowed to Bishkek, as well as the Chui, Jalal-Abad, and Naryn regions. Compared to 2024, investment inflows increased in five regions (Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Chui regions), and, compared to 2021, positive trends were recorded everywhere except Talas region.
Kyrgyzstan's figure reflects the overall trend of Beijing's growing economic presence in Central Asia. China's share of Kyrgyzstan's FDI (47.5%, or over $620 million) is close to that of Uzbekistan, where China accounts for approximately 30-40% of the capital attracted. In Kazakhstan, the investor structure is more diversified, with EU and US countries playing a significant role in the oil and gas sector, although Beijing is also increasing its influence in energy and logistics.
The high concentration of investment in Naryn and the Chui region is directly related to infrastructure projects (including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan corridor), underscoring the republic's role as an important transit and industrial hub.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 5, 2026