Shorouk Express 
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, October 26. The
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2025 GDP growth
forecast for Kyrgyzstan to 8 percent, up from 6.8 percent projected
in April, reflecting the country’s strong economic performance amid
global uncertainty, Trend reports.
According to the IMF’s latest outlook, Kyrgyzstan’s economy is
expected to moderate to 5.3 percent growth in both 2026 and 2030,
in line with previous projections.
The forecast notably exceeds the regional average for the Middle
East and Central Asia, where growth is expected at 3.5 percent in
2025 and 3.8 percent in 2026.
In its 2025 Article IV consultations, the IMF highlighted the
resilience of Kyrgyzstan’s economy, supported by robust trade,
remittances, and domestic demand. The Fund emphasized the need for
continued structural reforms to sustain growth, particularly
improving the business climate, enhancing governance of state-owned
enterprises, and strengthening competition and labor market
flexibility.
The IMF also underlined the importance of reinforcing the rule
of law, combating corruption, and protecting property rights to
attract private investment. While inflation pressures have eased,
the Fund recommended maintaining prudent fiscal policies and
preserving monetary policy independence to safeguard stability.
