Kyrgyzstan Inflation Hits 31-Month High

2026-03-17 06:40 By Joshua Ferrer 1 min. read

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.



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Kyrgyzstan Inflation Hits 31-Month High
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