Kyrgyzstan
Asia · Central Asia
Nomadic horse culture and dramatic mountain landscapes; one of Central Asia's most open.
Backpacker
Ideal destination
At a Glance
📈Kyrgyzstan's Human Development Index
0.701
High human development#115 of 191 countries worldwide, #30 of 43 in Asia.
Higher than 40% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian mountain country where the nomadic tradition of the Kyrgyz people remains alive in summer yurt camps across high alpine pastures, and the landscape of the Tian Shan range offers some of the most spectacular trekking in Asia. The culture is warm and community-oriented, with a strong oral epic tradition and extraordinary horsemanship. Those who love mountains, wilderness, and encountering a way of life genuinely different from their own will find it one of Asia's great hidden destinations.
- 40% of the country sits above 3,000 metres altitude.
- Eagle hunting is a living UNESCO-recognised tradition, practised with golden eagles.
- Semi-nomadic culture still exists — yurts are a practical dwelling, not a tourist prop.
Quick Facts
Capital
Bishkek
Languages
Kyrgyz, Russian
Currency
с KGS
Area
191,800 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
86Mbps
Mobile
52Mbps
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
No minimum
Duration
—
Renewable
Unclear
Application Fee
Varies
GDP / Capita
$3K
PPP / Capita
$9K
Inflation
8.2%
Unemployment
3.5%
Innovation (GII)
22.6
GNI / Capita
$3K
Tax Revenue
19.6%
FDI Inflows
1.4%
Education Spend
6.8%
Cost of Living
27.3
Price Level Index
78th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.637 → 0.701 (+0.064)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Kyrgyzstan's Human Development Index?
Kyrgyzstan's Human Development Index is 0.701 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #115 of 191 countries.
Is Kyrgyzstan safe?
Kyrgyzstan scores 1.85 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #60 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Kyrgyzstan?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Kyrgyzstan at 27.3 (New York = 100); that is #17 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan?
Life expectancy at birth in Kyrgyzstan is 72.4 yrs (World Bank), ranked #113 of 195 countries.