Bishkek average salary reaches 64,293 soms, construction output up 1.7 times
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Bishkek's average monthly nominal salary reached 64,293 soms in the first half of 2026, up 23% year-on-year. The city's construction output rose 1.7 times to 54.92 billion soms, accounting for 26.3% of the national total. Industrial production grew 16.1% to 76.004 billion soms, while market services expanded 9.1% to 777.799 billion soms.
Key Facts
- Bishkek's average monthly nominal salary reached 64,293 soms in H1 2026, up 23% from H1 2025.
- Bishkek's construction output rose 1.7 times to 54.92 billion soms, representing 26.3% of Kyrgyzstan's total.
- Kyrgyzstan's construction volume in January–June 2026 grew 1.7 times year-on-year to 101.1 billion soms, the highest growth among EAEU states.
- Bishkek's industrial production reached 76.004 billion soms with a physical volume index of 116.1%, and its market services totaled 777.799 billion soms, up 9.1%.
- Kazakhstan's trade and related sectors attracted 637.2 billion tenge in investments in January–July 2026, up 22.3% year-on-year.
Bishkek Economic Indicators
Bishkek's average monthly nominal salary reached 64,293 soms in the first half of 2026, a 23% increase from the same period in 2025. The city's construction output rose 1.7 times to 54.92 billion soms, accounting for 26.3% of the national total. Industrial enterprises in Bishkek produced goods worth 76.004 billion soms, with a physical volume index of 116.1% and a 16.9% share of national production. Market services in the capital reached 777.799 billion soms, up 9.1%, representing 64.3% of the republic's total. The consumer price index in Bishkek stood at 110.1% compared to the same period in 2025.
Kyrgyzstan Construction Growth
Kyrgyzstan's construction and contracting works in January–June 2026 grew 1.7 times year-on-year to 101.1 billion soms, according to Eurasian Economic Commission data. This was the highest growth rate among EAEU member states, with Armenia up 20.9%, Kazakhstan up 15.2%, Belarus up 2%, and Russia down 5%. Overall EAEU construction volume fell 2.7% in the first half of 2026, while Kyrgyzstan's growth was approximately 70%. In January–June 2025, Kyrgyzstan also led with a 1.5-fold increase, when EAEU growth was 5.2%.
Kazakhstan Investment Trends
Kazakhstan's trade and related sectors attracted 637.2 billion tenge in investments in January–July 2026, a 22.3% increase from the same period last year. Almaty remained the largest investment hub with 204.3 billion tenge, followed by Turkistan region with 88.7 billion tenge. Wholesale and retail trade accounted for the largest share at 246.6 billion tenge, with significant investments also in finance, insurance, real estate, and building services. The positive dynamics were observed in North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Shymkent, Kostanay, Abay, Mangystau, and Almaty regions.
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Bishkek average salary reaches 64,293 soms, construction output up 1.7 times
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