BISHKEK — Kyrgyzstan has set a new record: 14,200 couples officially divorced in 2025, the highest figure ever recorded, Akchabar.kg reports, citing the National Statistical Committee.
The number of divorces has been growing for more than ten years:
|
Year |
Number of divorces |
|---|---|
|
2011 |
- 8,700 |
|
2019 |
- 10,990 |
|
2021 |
- 12,040 (post-pandemic) |
|
2025 |
- 14,210 |
Over 15 years, the figure has increased by approximately 63%, a trend experts attribute to weakening traditional family ties and a gradual shift toward a more individualized social model.
|
Region |
Number of divorces |
|---|---|
|
Bishkek |
2,560 |
|
Jalal-Abad Region |
2,480 |
|
Osh Region |
2,270 |
|
Chui Region |
2,180 |
|
Talas Region |
630 (lowest) |
The rise in divorces has mixed economic implications:
- Increased demand for housing, legal and psychological services, and household appliances;
- One household splitting into two expands markets for retail and service sectors;
- Government revenues from court fees and property registration duties grow.
Record divorce statistics signal a profound transformation in family relations. Experts urge the government to reassess social policy and strengthen family support mechanisms — particularly in regions facing growing pressure on courts and social services.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 16, 2026