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06/15/2026, 15:05Kyrgyzstan’s economy is set to grow by 10.2% in 2026, the highest rate among EDB member states. Meanwhile, the Central Asian economy will exceed the $600 billion mark for the first time.
The Eurasian Development Bank has presented its macroeconomic forecast for 2026–2028. According to the bank’s analysts, the countries of Central Asia will maintain high rates of economic growth, despite the slowdown in the global economy due to the conflict in the Persian Gulf.
According to the forecast, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP will increase by 10.2% in 2026. This will allow the republic to retain its status as the fastest-growing economy among the EBRD member states. Next come Tajikistan with growth of 8.3% and Uzbekistan with 7.9%.
Experts attribute the high growth rates of the Kyrgyz economy to increased investment in industry, energy and housing construction.
Overall, the Central Asian economy is set to grow by more than 6.5% in 2026, with the region’s total economic output exceeding $600 billion for the first time. At the same time, analysts expect inflation in the region’s countries to slow to 6.1%.
However, the conflict in the Persian Gulf remains an additional risk factor. Rising global energy prices could intensify inflationary pressures in oil- and gas-importing countries, including Kyrgyzstan.
The EDB’s new forecast has been published against a backdrop of sustained high investment activity in Central Asian countries and mounting external risks to the global economy.
In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has consistently ranked among the region’s leaders in terms of economic growth rates. Previously, international financial organisations also noted the significant contribution of investment, construction and industry to accelerating the country’s GDP growth.
