Bishkek: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Kyrgyzstan to 8 percent, an increase from the 6.8 percent projected in April. This revision reflects Kyrgyzstan’s strong economic performance amid global uncertainty.

According to Trend News Agency, the IMF’s latest outlook indicates that the economy of Kyrgyzstan is expected to moderate to a 5.3 percent growth in both 2026 and 2030, aligning with previous projections. This forecast surpasses the regional average for the Middle East and Central Asia, where growth is anticipated to be 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 trade, remittances, and domestic demand. The Fund emphasized the need for ongoing structural reforms to sustain growth, focusing on improving the business climate, enhancing governance of state-owned enterprises, and strengthening competition and labor market flexibility.

The IMF also stressed 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 ensure stability.