Subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan rises in third quarter of 2026

The subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan stood at 9,890.28 soms in the third quarter of 2026, according to the National Statistical Committee. The figure was 9,007.21 soms at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Since the start of the year, the subsistence minimum has risen by 883.07 soms, or 9.8%.

Compared with the same period last year, the indicator increased by 1,131.68 soms, or 12.9%. For the working-age population, the subsistence minimum was 11,061.65 soms, while for pensioners it was 8,694.94 soms. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2025, these figures rose by 957.77 soms (9.7%) and 714.91 soms (8.9%) respectively.

The subsistence minimum is the lowest income level needed to cover basic needs such as food, housing, clothing and medical services. The article notes that its growth shows prices in the country are rising fairly quickly, which increases the spending needed to meet minimum needs.