On February 27, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov presented a report on the performance of the real sector of the economy for 2025 at a national meeting. In his speech, he emphasized the main achievements and areas of focus for the future.
He noted that the real sector of the economy showed stable growth and strengthening of production capacities by the end of 2025. In the coming year, the priority will be to increase production volumes, modernize infrastructure, and improve the competitiveness of local products.
According to Akunbekov, agriculture accounts for about 10% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and provides jobs for about 20% of the economically active population. The gross output in 2024 amounted to 396.8 billion soms, and in 2025 this figure increased to 459.7 billion soms, corresponding to an increase of almost 63 billion soms.
“Our main task is to increase productivity and transform the agricultural sector into a modern, competitive, and market-oriented industry. In recent years, we have paid special attention to state support for this sector. In 2025, 12.6 billion soms were allocated for preferential lending programs, and the material and technical base of agriculture has significantly strengthened — the fleet of agricultural machinery has increased to 92,000 units,” he noted.
Akunbekov also mentioned that infrastructure modernization in the field of irrigation is ongoing. In 2025, 4,455 hectares of new irrigated land were put into operation, which is 22 times higher than the level of 2024. 1.7 billion soms from the state budget were directed to irrigation, and within this program, 41 facilities are being designed, and construction work is underway at 33 facilities. More than 75,000 people gained access to clean drinking water in 40 settlements. For these purposes, 3.7 billion soms were allocated, and the construction of water supply systems continues in 25 cities and 601 villages.
In his speech, Akunbekov also touched on issues related to the energy sector.
“Kyrgyzstan is entering a new stage of development in the energy sector. In 2025, installed capacity increased by 213.6 MW due to the replacement of hydro units at the Toktogul and Uch-Korgon hydropower plants, as well as the commissioning of 8 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 44.6 MW and a solar power plant with a capacity of 100 MW in the Kemin region. In the same year, the CASA-1000 power transmission line between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan was commissioned. Work on the commissioning of the second unit with a capacity of 120 MW at the Kambar-Ata HPP-2 is also actively ongoing. In 2026, the commissioning of another 13 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 80.6 MW and solar power plants with a capacity of 850 MW is planned,” he added.
Speaking about the mining sector, Akunbekov noted that the industry demonstrates stable growth and makes a significant contribution to the budget. In 2024, tax revenues from mining companies amounted to 41.5 billion soms, and in 2025 — 65.4 billion soms, which is a growth of 58%.
The Deputy Prime Minister also spoke about the construction sector. In 2025, 3.5 million square meters of new facilities were put into operation, while in 2024 this figure was 2.0 million square meters. Last year, 291 social facilities were commissioned, which is 61 more than in 2024. Among the new facilities are 129 schools, 60 kindergartens, 26 medical institutions, 35 cultural and sports facilities, and 41 social infrastructure facilities. Currently, there are 3,814 new facilities listed in the registry of construction projects (in 2024 — 3,567).
According to him, within the framework of the "My House" program, 40.2 billion soms were allocated for housing construction in 2025, which is twice as much as in 2024. Currently, 80,660 apartments are being built in the regions of the country, which will significantly expand the housing stock.
In his report, Akunbekov also mentioned the development of transport infrastructure. In 2025, more than 1,545 kilometers of asphalt concrete pavement were laid, which is twice as much as in 2024. 43.4 billion soms were allocated for the development of road infrastructure. The Balykchy-Kochkor railway was extended to the Kochkor station, and 43 kilometers of main structures were built. The construction of the Barskoon-Bedel highway, 150 kilometers long, began in August 2025.
In conclusion of his speech, Erlis Akunbekov shared information about the development of the aviation industry. The country's airports purchased three aircraft for 2 billion 385 million soms using their own funds. It is planned to replenish the fleet with a Q400 model aircraft and acquire two Airbus A321. 8 billion 400 million soms were allocated for the modernization of airport infrastructure. Currently, 11 airports are certified and operating normally.
It should be noted that the national meeting dedicated to summarizing the results of 2025 is taking place at "Yntymak Ordo" with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov.
Members of the cabinet of ministers, heads of state institutions, authorized representatives of the president in the regions, mayors of Bishkek and Osh, as well as akims of districts are also participating in the event.
