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Official data indicates that the average nominal salary in Bishkek increased by 15% over the 11 months of 2024, reaching 44,020 KGS. However, residents are skeptical of these figures when faced with reality: "Where are such salaries?" readers express their outrage. To address this question, the "Akchabar" editorial team examined the labor market on one of the largest recruitment services — HH.

The volume of foreign capital in commercial banks in Kyrgyzstan has increased 1.8 times. Several financial institutions played a key role in this growth.

By the end of 2024, banks in Kyrgyzstan recorded a net profit of 31.1 billion KGS, marking a 28.51% increase compared to the previous year.

The number of billionaires worldwide has reached 3,323, of whom 431 are women.

It was established with 100% domestic capital.

In the foreign trade settlements of the EAEU countries with the rest of the world, the yuan accounted for 26.9%, surpassing the dollar with a 20% share and the euro with a 10.5% share.

Moreover, the income gap between these groups has widened. In 2019, the wealthiest 20% of the population earned 6.6 times more than the poorest 20%, but by 2023, the richest were earning 10.5 times more.

Kyrgyzstan will annually pay between $415 million and $311 million toward the principal amount of its external debt from 2025 to 2031.