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Kyrgyzstan: key facts and figures
Kyrgyzstan has 7.2 million people, 2 official languages, the Kyrgystani Som and 23 public holidays a year. It ranks 4th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
7.2 millionpeople
KGScurrency
Kyrgyzofficial language
+996calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Kyrgyzstan differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
7.2 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.59%
- Fertility rate2.8 per woman#60
- Aged 65 and over5.68%#116
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,081Output per person
- Total economy$22.6 billion#125
- Real growth+11.1%#4
- Inflation8.2%#33
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.720Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.649#70
- Life expectancy71.7 years#113
- Mean schooling12.1 years#40
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Kyrgystani SomCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeKGS
- SymbolKGS
- CapitalBishkek
Languages
which languages hold official status
Kyrgyz, RussianOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+996
- Time zoneAsia/Bishkek
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
23Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 5New Year holiday
- Jan 6New Year holiday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
92%Internet use
- E-government index0.732#78
- Global rank#78
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointTian Shan ranges and intermontane basins
- ClimateThe climate is strongly continental and highly elevation-dependent, ranging from relatively warm valley conditions to cold alpine environments at high altitude.
Education
how the school system is structured
12 yearsSchool model
- Grade 9 graduates134,681
- Grade 11 graduates80,540
- Preschool coverage51%
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