Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan ranks 79th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 46.0. This is 73% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Kyrgyzstan in the 59th percentile, 0.6 points above the global average of 45.4.

Kyrgyzstan performs best in Social Capital (41st) and Governance (85th), and weakest in Resource Efficiency (159th) and Natural Capital (91st). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Intellectual Capital 86th, Economic Sustainability 88th.

Kyrgyzstan's GSCI score has improved by 1.4 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is positive (+1.8 points).

Kyrgyzstan has a population of 7.2 million, 83% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 36 people per km², 38% below the world average (58). Its GDP is $17.5 billion, 3.1% of the average country ($569.2 billion).

Kyrgyzstan's GDP per capita is $2,419, 82% below the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.