Kyrgyz Republic FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Kyrgyz Republic's fdi outflows was -1.14% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 1,100.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's fdi outflows stood at -1.14% in 2025, a decline of +1.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.14% by 2025. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 164th globally.
Kyrgyz Republic’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have turned sharply negative, registering –1.14 in 2025, which places the country 164th globally among reporting economies. This follows an all‑time peak of 2.19 in 2020, when outbound investment surged amid a brief post‑pandemic recovery, before plunging to a trough of –3.75 in 2022 as regional financing constraints intensified. Over the 24‑year series, the swing from a positive 1.37 in 1998 to persistent deficits underscores the volatility of Kyrgyz outward capital flows. Relative to peers, the Republic’s 2025 outflow is marginally lower than Lebanon’s –1.02 and close to Namibia’s –1.16, suggesting a regional pattern of modest net disinvestment. The persistent negative balance reflects limited domestic project pipelines and heightened risk aversion among Kyrgyz investors. If policy reforms improve the investment climate and diversify export markets, outward FDI could stabilize and potentially revert to modest positive levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -1.24% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.14% | −1.26% | #164 |
| 2024 | 0.11% | +0.06% | #49 |
| 2023 | 0.05% | +3.80% | #48 |
| 2022 | -3.75% | −0.13% | #4 |
| 2021 | -3.62% | −5.80% | #4 |
| 2020 | 2.19% | +1.47% | #153 |
| 2019 | 0.72% | +0.66% | #107 |
| 2018 | 0.06% | +0.44% | #56 |
| 2017 | -0.38% | −0.97% | #16 |
| 2016 | 0.59% | −1.43% | #92 |
| 2015 | 2.02% | +0.51% | #139 |
| 2014 | 1.51% | +1.60% | #125 |
| 2013 | -0.10% | +0.15% | #20 |
| 2012 | -0.24% | −0.18% | #15 |
| 2011 | -0.06% | −0.43% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic's fdi outflows was -1.14% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 1,100.3% decrease from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's fdi outflows peaked at 2.19% in 2020.
The lowest fdi outflows in Kyrgyz Republic was -3.75% in 2022.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 164th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's fdi outflows is projected to reach -1.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was -1.14%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_fdi-outflows,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}