The annual inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan rose to 11% in March 2026 from 9.7% in the previous month, marking the highest level since May 2023. Price pressures intensified across several categories, including food and non-alcoholic products (10.9% vs 8.8% in February), clothing and footwear (5.8% vs 5.1%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (9.5% vs 8.6%), household goods and appliances (7.8% vs 7.3%), healthcare (11.7% vs 11%), restaurants and hotels (21.2% vs 15.9%), and recreation and culture (12.3% vs 12.2%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for housing and utilities (13.1% vs 14.1%) and transport (8.9% vs 9.5%), while remaining steady for education (22.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged higher to 1.3% in March from 1.2% in the prior month, the highest reading since October 2025. source: National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyz Republic

Inflation Rate in Kyrgyzstan increased to 11 percent in March from 9.70 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Kyrgyzstan averaged 7.43 percent from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 32.45 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -0.70 percent in February of 2019. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kyrgyzstan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Kyrgyzstan Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Kyrgyzstan increased to 11 percent in March from 9.70 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Kyrgyzstan is expected to be 11.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Kyrgyzstan Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 5.00 percent in 2027 and 4.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-17 04:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 9.7% 9.5% 9.6%
2026-04-16 02:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 11% 9.7% 10.2%
2026-05-15 10:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 11%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 480.00 473.70 points Mar 2026
Core Inflation Rate 8.30 7.70 percent Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 497.30 501.90 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 376.00 374.40 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 10.90 8.80 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 11.00 9.70 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.30 1.20 percent Mar 2026
Producer Prices 432.20 413.40 points Dec 2025
PPI YoY 40.60 41.50 percent Dec 2025


Kyrgyzstan Inflation Rate
In Kyrgyzstan, the main components of the consumer price index are: food and non-alcoholic beverages (46.7 percent of the total weight); clothing and footwear (14.1 percent) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (12 percent). Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels account for 8.2 percent; transport and communications for 5.8 percent and household appliances and equipment for 3.8 percent. Others include: miscellaneous goods and services (2.9 percent); health care and education (2.5 percent); restaurants and hotels (2.4 percent) and leisure and culture (1.4 percent). The CPI reflects the prices and spending patterns registered in the 8 main urban areas of the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11.00 9.70 32.45 -0.70 2003 - 2026 percent Monthly
2005=100

News Stream
Kyrgyzstan Inflation Hits Nearly 3-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan rose to 11% in March 2026 from 9.7% in the previous month, marking the highest level since May 2023. Price pressures intensified across several categories, including food and non-alcoholic products (10.9% vs 8.8% in February), clothing and footwear (5.8% vs 5.1%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (9.5% vs 8.6%), household goods and appliances (7.8% vs 7.3%), healthcare (11.7% vs 11%), restaurants and hotels (21.2% vs 15.9%), and recreation and culture (12.3% vs 12.2%). Meanwhile, inflation eased for housing and utilities (13.1% vs 14.1%) and transport (8.9% vs 9.5%), while remaining steady for education (22.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged higher to 1.3% in March from 1.2% in the prior month, the highest reading since October 2025.
2026-04-16
Kyrgyzstan Inflation Hits 31-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan rose to 9.7% in February 2026 from 9.5% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since July 2023, driven by higher costs for clothing and footwear (5.1% vs 3.9% in January), household items (7.3% vs 6.2%), and recreation and cultural activities (12.2% vs 10%). Prices also increased for restaurants and hotels (15.9% vs 6.7%) and miscellaneous goods and services (18% vs 16.1%). On the other hand, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.8% vs 9.9%), housing and utilities (14.1% vs 14.9%), and education (22.4% vs 23%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.2% in February, accelerating from a 0.8% gain in the preceding period.
2026-03-17
Kyrgyzstan Inflation at 5-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan inched up to 9.5% in January 2026 from 9.4% in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since August, driven by faster price increases for housing and utilities (14.9% vs 14% in December), household appliances (6.2% vs 4.8%), transport (9.4% vs 7.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (16.1% vs 14.9%). Additionally, inflation remained unchanged for food and non-alcoholic beverages (at 9.9%). On the other hand, costs increased at a slower pace for healthcare (11.2% vs 11.6%), education (23% vs 26.4%), and restaurants and hotels (6.7% vs 7.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.8% in January, easing from 1% gain in the preceding period.
2026-02-19