Asia 7.1M peopleKGZ Capital: Bishkek
Moving to Kyrgyzstan
While living in Kyrgyzstan comes with a higher tax burden of 31.6%, expats often benefit from its robust social infrastructure and high quality of life. With a very high English proficiency score of 443, daily communication and business integration are seamless. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Ukraine.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$8,012.5USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
72.2years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 74/100.
Unemployment
3.5%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
1.8per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
5.0%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
6.05/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
parliamentary republic
Head of State: Sadyr Japarov
Head of Gov: Adylbek Kasymaliev
Ruling Party
Ar-Namys, Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan, Mekenchil, independent politician
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%
Connectivity
92.0%
Internet Users
Language
443/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
27.5/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
21.1%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
5.7%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
+5,601
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
56.0 / 100Climate Profile (Bishkek)
Jan
-2 °C
min -9°4 snow, 1 rain
Feb
5 °C
min -3°6 snow, 4 rain
Mar
15 °C
min 4°6 rain days
Apr
17 °C
min 6°1 snow, 12 rain
May
22 °C
min 10°11 rain days
Jun
30 °C
min 17°4 rain days
Jul
32 °C
min 20°6 rain days
Aug
29 °C
min 17°7 rain days
Sep
22 °C
min 12°7 rain days
Oct
19 °C
min 8°7 rain days
Nov
14 °C
min 4°9 rain days
Dec
4 °C
min -4°7 snow, 5 rain