BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 14. The net inflow of remittances to Kyrgyzstan from January through May 2025 amounted to $1.2 billion.
The data obtained by Trend from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) indicates that this is a 25.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, indicating a continued trend of accelerated growth (for comparison: in 2024, the increase was 18.6 percent).
The main source of remittances remains Russia: the volume of transfers from this country grew by 17.2 percent year-on-year. This growth is partly explained by the increase in the average wages of labor migrants, as well as stable economic activity in the host countries. The funds received play an important role in supporting domestic consumption - retail trade in the country grew by 25.3 percent over the first five months of this year.
The growth in consumer activity directly affects economic dynamics. According to preliminary estimates, GDP growth in 2025 could reach 10.3 percent, which would be one of the highest indicators in the last decade. Remittances continue to be an important factor in the stability of Kyrgyzstan’s economy.
