Kyrgyzstan's external debt rises $1.68 billion in a year, EEC data show

Source: Economist.kg · October 28, 2026, 15:12

Kyrgyzstan's gross external debt reached $14.43 billion as of 1 July 2026, which is $1.68 billion more than a year earlier. Economist.kg reported the figures, which are based on data from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).

The main increase came in the “other sectors” category, while debt of the general government sector declined. According to EEC data, external debt stands at 57.7% of GDP.

The source does not provide further details on the increase in the “other sectors” category. Economist.kg is a Kyrgyz news outlet covering the country's economy and finance.

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Kyrgyzstan external debt 57.7% of GDP

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