Metal production has boosted Kyrgyzstan’s GDP growth

Kyrgyzstan’s economy continues to grow at a rapid pace against the backdrop of expanding industrial production. According to estimates by analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank, the country’s GDP in January–February 2026 increased by 8.8% year-on-year, following a 9% rise the previous month.

The key driver was the increase in the production of base metals, which rose by 11.1%. An additional contribution came from the increase in metal ore production — by almost 1.8 times.

Against this backdrop, overall industrial production growth accelerated to 14.7% from 12.5% in January.

Domestic demand continues to underpin economic momentum: wholesale and retail trade grew by 11.4%, and investment by 8.4%.

According to forecasts by analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP growth could reach 9.3% by the end of 2026, provided current rates of industrial production and investment activity are maintained.