Kyrgyzstan continues to demonstrate steady growth in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the country’s National Statistical Committee, FDI inflows reached $288.3 million in the first quarter of 2025 - a 43.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, Akchabar.kg reports.
The majority of the investment came from non-CIS countries, totaling $173.1 million, while Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries contributed $115.2 million. China remained the largest investor among non-CIS nations, with $66.3 million, while Russia led among CIS countries with nearly $56 million.
In addition to traditional partners, several unexpected investors emerged in the statistics. Notably, Qatar — which showed virtually no investment activity a year ago — injected $8,800 into Kyrgyzstan's economy. Although modest in absolute terms, this marked a dramatic percentage increase due to the low baseline.
Significant growth was also recorded from neighboring and new Asian partners. Uzbekistan invested $5.1 million, a 21-fold increase compared to $236,900 during the same period in 2024. India contributed $1.9 million, up from $91,000 a year earlier — a nearly 2,000% year-over-year increase.
Experts note that the growing interest from both new and long-standing partners reflects increasing confidence in Kyrgyzstan’s economic prospects and its potential as a hub for international capital.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
August 1, 2025