Unemployment Rate: Kyrgyz Republic

Analysis# Kyrgyz Republic Unemployment Rate The Kyrgyz Republic's unemployment rate stands at 4% in 2026, matching its all-time low from 2023. This represents a substantial improvement from the peak of 12.5% recorded in 2002, reflecting a decline of 2.4 percentage points since 1994. The current rate places the country among the lower unemployment performers in its regional context. A dramatic turnaround occurred between 2002 and 2020, with unemployment falling from double digits to 4.9%. The period from 2020 onwards has stabilized near the 4% floor, with minor fluctuations between 2021 and 2022 (5.5–5.6%) before returning to the historic low. Projections through 2030 suggest unemployment will remain anchored at 4%, indicating sustained labor market tightness in the coming years.