Kyrgyzstan Sees Over $2.3 Billion in Remittances Since Start of 2026

Bishkek:Kyrgyzstan received $274.1 million in remittances in September 2026, indicating a significant increase following a decline in the preceding months, as reported by the National Bank.

According to 24.kg News Agency, remittance inflows in September rose compared to August, when they amounted to $269.6 million. The majority of these funds originated from CIS countries, contributing $250.8 million, with Russia being the main source at $249.5 million. Kazakhstan and other CIS countries contributed $0.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

Transfers from non-CIS countries totaled $23.3 million, with the United States and Turkey being the largest contributors, sending $19.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Overall, from January to September, Kyrgyzstan received a total of $2,362.7 billion in remittances.

In contrast, remittances sent abroad from Kyrgyzstan totaled $9.4 million in September. Of this amount, $3.3 million was sent to CIS countries and $6 million to non-CIS countries, including $3.9 million to Turkey and $1.3 million to the United States. Since the start of the year, $193.1 million has been sent abroad from Kyrgyzstan.

The net inflow of remittances for September stood at $264.7 million and reached $2,169.6 billion since the beginning of the year. While the peak recorded in June remains the highest monthly figure, the remittance flows continue to uphold substantial volumes, thereby supporting domestic consumption and stabilizing the national currency's exchange rate.