Kyrgyzstan’s GDP grew 8.8% year-on-year in January–February 2026, marking the slowest pace of expansion since mid-2024 and slowing from a 10.9% gain during the same period last year. Despite the slowdown, the economy has continued to expand since late 2021, primarily driven by industrial production, which surged 14.7%, supported by the production of base metals and metal ore. Other key sectors also recorded growth, including construction (23.2%) and agriculture, forestry, and fisheries (2.6%). Moreover, domestic demand remained a key driver of economic momentum, with wholesale and retail trade and vehicle repair services up 11.4%, and hotels and restaurants rising 13.2%. Investment activity also showed solid momentum, expanding 8.4%. The Eurasian Development Bank projects that Kyrgyzstan’s GDP could expand by as much as 9.3% by the end of 2026, provided industrial production and investment continue at their current pace.