More than half of Kyrgyzstan’s population is under 30

On 19 June 2026, a study entitled ‘Generation 2050 in the Kyrgyz Republic’ was presented in Bishkek, focusing on demographic trends and the prospects for human capital development as a key factor in sustainable economic growth.

The study’s main finding relates to the country’s high demographic potential: today, more than half of Kyrgyzstan’s population consists of citizens under the age of 30. Over the next two decades, this generation will become the largest working-age group in the history of independent Kyrgyzstan.

The presentation was organised by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with UNICEF. The event was attended by representatives of government bodies, international organisations, the diplomatic corps, the academic community and development partners.

Zhyparysa Rysbekova, Head of the Social Sector at the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a welcome address. She emphasised that the country’s future depends directly on the quality of investment in children and young people today. According to her, the state’s task is to create conditions under which demographic potential will become a driving force for economic growth and social well-being.

Kamchibek Dosmatov, First Deputy Minister of Labour, reported on the ministry’s work on the regulatory framework aimed at reducing poverty and improving family welfare. Particular attention is being paid to measures to support families with children and to the development of social programmes.

Deputy Minister of Labour Mirlanbek Baigonchokov noted that investment in early childhood is the most effective. In this regard, the ministry is improving mechanisms for social support for families and the provision of benefits to families raising children under the age of three.

The event featured a panel discussion on investment in human capital and the implementation of the National Development Programme of the Kyrgyz Republic up to 2030. Participants discussed issues relating to education, healthcare, social protection, ensuring access to safe water and sanitation, and expanding employment opportunities for young people.

The study presented analyses demographic trends, the state of human capital and possible scenarios for the country’s development up to the middle of the 21st century. Particular emphasis was placed on the need for the effective use of public resources and the concentration of investment in areas related to the development of children, young people and families.

Following the discussion, participants emphasised that it is the current young generation that will be the determining factor in Kyrgyzstan’s development over the coming decades, and that investment in human capital remains one of the key conditions for the country’s sustainable development.