Countries / Central Asia
Investing in Kyrgyzstan
A small, mountainous economy where gold mining (notably the Kumtor mine) is the single largest driver of export revenue and equity-market interest.
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Currency
- Kyrgyzstani som
- Main exchange
- Kyrgyz Stock Exchange
- Regulator
- State Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market
How people invest in Kyrgyzstan
Remittances from Kyrgyz workers abroad fund much of household savings and property purchases; gold and mining-linked shares round out the picture for a still-small investing public.
Gold/mining equitiesReal estateRemittance-funded savings
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Kyrgyzstan use?
Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyzstani som.
What is the main stock exchange in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, overseen by the State Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market.
What do people in Kyrgyzstan typically invest in?
Remittances from Kyrgyz workers abroad fund much of household savings and property purchases; gold and mining-linked shares round out the picture for a still-small investing public.