National Statistical Committee: GDP growth reaches 3.4 percent in 2023
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan in January — May 2023 amounted to more than 355 billion soms. Compared to the same period in 2022, it increased by 3.4 percent, the National Statistical Committee reported.
The volume of industrial production in January — May 2023 amounted to more than 165 billion soms and increased by 1.2 percent compared to last year’s figures. This happened due to an increase in textile production, production of clothing and footwear, leather and leather products (by 29.2 percent), pharmaceuticals (by 25.7 percent), chemical products (by 21.8 percent), wood and paper products, printing activities (by 19.3 percent), rubber, plastic products and building materials (by 15.3 percent), food products, including drinks and tobacco products (by 8.2 percent), in mining (by 6,6 percent).
Positive trends are registered in construction, where an increase in volumes amounted to 4.6 percent, agriculture — 2.4 percent, wholesale and retail trade — 15.4 percent.
