The number of registered unemployed in Kyrgyzstan has fallen by 18 per cent over the past year

As at 1 October 2026, there were 35,022 registered unemployed people on the books of Kyrgyzstan’s public employment services. This is 18 per cent fewer than on the same date last year. This is according to data from the National Statistical Committee, citing the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration.

The total number of unemployed people who had approached the state employment service in search of work stood at 56,700. Over the course of the year, this figure fell by 7.9 per cent.

The highest numbers of registered unemployed were recorded in the Osh Region – 9,446 people – and the Jalal-Abad Region – 9,058 people. In the Batken Region, 3,931 people were registered; in the city of Osh, 3,464 people; and in Bishkek, 2,503 people.

Meanwhile, in the city of Osh, the number of registered unemployed rose by 12.5 per cent over the year. In the other regions, apart from some monthly fluctuations, there was a year-on-year decline. The most significant reduction occurred in the Batken region – by 38.6 per cent.

Women accounted for 46.5 per cent of the total number of registered unemployed. The registered unemployment rate as a proportion of the total labour force reached 1.2 per cent.

At the same time, total wage arrears as at 1 September 2026 stood at 66.2 million KGS. Over the year, they fell by 18.3 per cent. The bulk of the debt was in the Chui Region — 37.7 million KGS, the Jalal-Abad Region — 13.2 million KGS and the Batken Region — 9.3 million KGS.