Kyrgyzstan is now using less energy to produce goods and services

Over the past six years, Kyrgyzstan’s economy has become more energy-efficient — the country now uses less fuel and energy to produce goods and services. This is evidenced by data on the energy intensity of economic sectors for 2019–2024 from the National Statistics Committee.

Whereas in 2019, 20.5 tonnes of fuel equivalent were required to generate 1 million KGS of GDP, by 2024 this figure had fallen by almost half to 10.1 tonnes. This means that the economy is now consuming less energy whilst maintaining production levels.

The most significant reduction occurred in the extractive industry. Over six years, the sector’s energy intensity fell from 23.6 to 9.2 tonnes of fuel equivalent per 1 million KGS of output. This is attributed to the modernisation of enterprises and the introduction of new technologies.

In agriculture, the figure fell from 1.0 to 0.6 tonnes of fuel equivalent. The sector has begun to make greater use of energy-saving equipment and to optimise production processes.

Energy intensity remains high in the electricity, gas and steam sector. However, a decline is also observed here: from 149.5 tonnes of fuel equivalent in 2019 to 96.3 tonnes in 2024.

In effect, this means that Kyrgyzstan is gradually producing more output with lower energy consumption. This reduces the load on the power grid and lowers costs for enterprises.