Kyrgyzstan attracts $8.4 billion in foreign investment in 2025, up 21.9%

Kyrgyzstan received $8.4 billion in foreign investment in 2025, a rise of 21.9% on the previous year, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by Economist.kg citing Ranking.kz. Direct foreign investment (FDI) grew by 27.3% to $1.3 billion, its highest level since 2021. Other investments, including loans and debt instruments, made up the bulk of inflows at $7.1 billion.

China was the largest source of direct investment at $622.3 million, followed by Russia at $181.6 million and Kazakhstan at $121.8 million. Together, the three countries accounted for 70.6% of all FDI. Turkey, the Netherlands, Cyprus and India were also named among major investors. Manufacturing led sector inflows with $2.5 billion, up 52.4%, while logistics financing nearly quintupled to $731.3 million.

The Jalal-Abad region, Bishkek and Chui region together attracted more than 80% of direct foreign investment, receiving $420 million, $401.3 million and $228.4 million respectively. The number of enterprises with foreign capital rose 6.6% to 6.1 thousand in 2025, with more than half linked to Russian capital.