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Economy of Kyrgyzstan vs Vietnam compared: GDP & Debt

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Kyrgyzstan has a GDP of $17.5B compared to $476B for Vietnam, ranking 135/197 and 33/197 by economy size, respectively.

Kyrgyzstan has $6.56B in government debt (37.5% of GDP), compared to $149B (31.3% of GDP) in Vietnam.

Kyrgyzstan vs Vietnam GDP by year

Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam
1x
Year GDP, current $
Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
2024 $17,478,259,659 $476,388,230,307
2023 $15,180,842,369 $433,857,681,378
2022 $12,134,931,018 $413,445,230,669
2021 $9,249,133,946 $366,474,752,771
2020 $8,270,468,614 $346,615,738,538
2019 $9,371,275,264 $334,365,270,497
2018 $8,271,106,235 $310,106,478,395
2017 $7,702,938,379 $281,353,605,987
2016 $6,813,095,379 $257,096,001,178
2015 $6,678,177,512 $239,258,328,382
2014 $7,468,102,413 $233,451,469,643
2013 $7,335,033,801 $213,708,811,665
2012 $6,605,142,884 $195,590,661,129
2011 $6,197,765,984 $172,595,049,184
2010 $4,794,361,863 $147,201,173,197
2009 $4,690,061,381 $106,014,659,565
2008 $5,139,958,909 $99,130,304,099
2007 $3,802,570,553 $77,414,425,532
2006 $2,834,168,889 $66,371,664,817
2005 $2,460,246,766 $57,633,255,738
2004 $2,211,534,585 $45,427,854,693
2003 $1,919,008,090 $39,552,513,232
2002 $1,605,643,105 $35,064,105,501
2001 $1,525,116,370 $32,685,198,809
2000 $1,369,688,498 $31,172,518,403
1999 $1,249,061,487 $28,683,659,007
1998 $1,645,963,750 $27,209,602,050
1997 $1,767,864,036 $26,843,700,442
1996 $1,827,570,586 $24,657,470,575
1995 $1,661,147,035 $20,736,164,459
1994 $1,681,780,847 $16,286,433,533
1993 $2,026,019,253 $13,180,953,598
1992 $2,315,346,943 $9,866,990,236
1991 $2,542,256,424 $9,613,369,520
1990 $2,660,202,623 $6,471,740,806
1989 - $6,293,304,975
1988 - $25,423,812,649
1987 - $36,658,108,850
1986 - $26,336,616,250
1985 - $14,094,687,821

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Kyrgyzstan vs Vietnam by year

Kyrgyzstan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Vietnam
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $2,420 $8,012 $4,717 $16,386
2023 $2,138 $7,298 $4,323 $15,034
2022 $1,740 $6,578 $4,148 $13,905
2021 $1,350 $5,736 $3,704 $12,049
2020 $1,230 $5,179 $3,534 $11,609
2019 $1,422 $5,304 $3,441 $11,029
2018 $1,284 $4,778 $3,222 $10,010
2017 $1,221 $4,954 $2,956 $9,170
2016 $1,103 $4,604 $2,735 $8,375
2015 $1,106 $4,153 $2,578 $7,672
2014 $1,265 $4,228 $2,546 $7,297
2013 $1,270 $4,001 $2,360 $6,758
2012 $1,169 $3,589 $2,185 $6,377
2011 $1,117 $3,278 $1,951 $5,786
2010 $877 $3,076 $1,683 $5,389
2009 $870 $3,097 $1,226 $5,061
2008 $966 $3,031 $1,164 $4,844
2007 $722 $2,770 $926 $4,581
2006 $543 $2,508 $808 $4,237
2005 $477 $2,386 $711 $3,894
2004 $433 $2,343 $565 $3,543
2003 $381 $2,158 $497 $3,240
2002 $322 $1,998 $445 $3,002
2001 $308 $1,986 $419 $2,809
2000 $279.6 $1,862 $404 $2,614
1999 $258 $1,747 $376 $2,421
1998 $345 $1,687 $361 $2,308
1997 $376 $1,659 $362 $2,189
1996 $395 $1,505 $337 $2,019
1995 $364 $1,401 $287.8 $1,841
1994 $372 $1,466 $229.9 $1,674
1993 $449 $1,795 $189.4 $1,534
1992 $513 $2,075 $144.5 $1,413
1991 $570 $2,382 $143.7 $1,298
1990 $606 $2,544 $98.8 $1,210
1989 - - $98.1 -
1988 - - $405 -
1987 - - $595 -
1986 - - $436 -
1985 - - $238.6 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Kyrgyzstan's GDP per capita is $2,420, ranking 150/197, compared to $4,717 in Vietnam, ranking 122/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Kyrgyzstan ranks 141st at $8,012, while Vietnam ranks 108th at $16,386.

Economic indicators

Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
Gross domestic product
$17.5B
2024
$476B
2024
GDP rank
135/197
2024
33/197
2024
GDP growth
9.04%
2023-2024
7.09%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$2,420
2024
$4,717
2024
GDP per capita rank
150/197
2024
122/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$8,012
2024
$16,386
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
141/197
2024
108/197
2024
Government debt
$6.56B
2024
$149B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
37.5%
2024
31.3%
2024
Government debt per person
$908
2024
$1,475
2024
Government debt per person rank
144/185
2024
132/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$4,187
2026
$4,020
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$205B
2024
Number of billionaires n/a
5
2025
Income share by richest 10%
23%
2023
28.1%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
4.3%
2023
2.6%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
33.7%
2024
19.1%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
5%
2023-2024
3.6%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
10%
2025
4.5%
2023
Unemployment rate
3.5%
2023
1.53%
2024
Population
7471102
102365351

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Kyrgyzstan
Spending

Debt
Vietnam
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 33.7% 37.5% 19.1% 31.3%
2023 32.9% 42% 18.8% 34.3%
2022 35% 46.8% 18.2% 34.9%
2021 32.1% 56.2% 20.1% 39.2%
2020 32.1% 63.6% 21.3% 41.3%
2019 30.8% 48.8% 19.8% 41%
2018 33.1% 54.8% 20.5% 43.8%
2017 37% 58.8% 21.5% 46.6%
2016 38.9% 59.1% 22.2% 47.9%
2015 38.1% 67.1% 24.2% 46.1%
2014 38.5% 53.6% 22.8% 43.6%
2013 38.1% 47.1% 24.5% 41.4%
2012 40.6% 50.5% 23.5% 38.3%
2011 37.4% 50.1% 21.2% 36.2%
2010 37.1% 59.7% 23.7% 37.3%
2009 32.5% 58.5% 25% 36.2%
2008 27.9% 49% 21.4% 31%
2007 29.6% 57.7% 22.3% 32.2%
2006 29.1% 73.4% 20.5% 30.2%
2005 29.1% 85.7% 20.6% 28.7%
2004 28.5% 92.7% 19.4% 29.4%
2003 28.1% 108.2% 22.2% 29.8%
2002 29.3% 107.9% 19.7% 27.7%
2001 28.1% 108.2% 19.2% 25.4%
2000 30.2% 123.3% 17.8% 24.8%
1999 35.9% 119.6% 16.7% -
1998 35.9% 85.1% 16% -
1997 31.1% 64.8% - -
1996 28.6% 57.7% - -
1995 37.9% 52.4% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1999, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Kyrgyzstan's government spending was $5.89B, accounting for 33.7% of its GDP, while Vietnam spent $91.1B, or 19.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 37.5% in Kyrgyzstan and 31.3% in Vietnam, ranking 140/185 and 156/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Kyrgyzstan

Vietnam
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
2024 1.87% -1.54%
2023 1.59% -1.72%
2022 -0.29% 0.67%
2021 -0.71% -1.43%
2020 -3.06% -2.86%
2019 -0.07% -0.4%
2018 -0.59% -1.02%
2017 -3.73% -1.96%
2016 -5.79% -3.16%
2015 -2.52% -4.98%
2014 -3.07% -5.02%
2013 -3.7% -5.96%
2012 -5.86% -5.46%
2011 -4.7% -0.9%
2010 -5.95% -2.25%
2009 0.38% -4.82%
2008 1.92% -0.45%
2007 1.28% -1.74%
2006 -2.1% 0.2%
2005 -3.79% -0.95%
2004 -4.89% -0.15%
2003 -5.17% -2.56%
2002 -5.9% -1.85%
2001 -6.75% -2.19%
2000 -10.7% -1.61%
1999 -13.5% -1.25%
1998 -12% -0.1%
1997 -9.3% -
1996 -9.1% -
1995 -13.5% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Kyrgyzstan's government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $327M, equivalent to 1.87% of GDP. This compares to Vietnam's deficit of $7.32B, or 1.54% of GDP.

Over the past 27 years, Kyrgyzstan recorded a fiscal deficit in 22 of those years, while Vietnam ran a deficit in 25 years. On average, Kyrgyzstan posted an annual deficit equal to 3.62% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.05% of GDP for Vietnam.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Kyrgyzstan

Vietnam
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
2024 5% 3.6%
2023 10.8% 3.3%
2022 13.9% 3.2%
2021 11.9% 1.8%
2020 6.3% 3.2%
2019 1.1% 2.8%
2018 1.5% 3.5%
2017 3.2% 3.5%
2016 0.4% 2.7%
2015 6.5% 0.6%
2014 7.5% 4.1%
2013 6.6% 6.6%
2012 2.8% 9.1%
2011 16.6% 18.7%
2010 8% 9.1%
2009 6.8% 6.7%
2008 24.5% 23.3%
2007 10.2% 8.4%
2006 5.6% 7.7%
2005 4.3% 8.3%
2004 4.1% 7.8%
2003 3% 3.1%
2002 2.1% 3.8%
2001 6.9% -0.4%
2000 19.7% -1.8%
1999 35.9% 4.1%
1998 10.5% 8.1%
1997 23.4% 3.1%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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Over the past 28 years, Kyrgyzstan has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 9.25%, compared with 5.64% in Vietnam. In 2024, inflation was 5% in Kyrgyzstan and 3.6% in Vietnam.

Top exports between countries

Kyrgyzstan
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $461K
Machinery & equipment $365K
Textiles & consumer goods $341K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $295K
Animal & marine products $228K
Chemicals & pharma $37K
Metals $34K
Wood & paper products $31K
Raw agricultural goods $9K
Vietnam
Export category Export value

Balance of trade

Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
Current account balance
-$5.18B
2022
$28B
2024
Current account balance ranking
167/190
2022
18/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-42.7%
2022
+5.89%
2024
Goods imports
$9.17B
2022
$362B
2024
Goods exports
$2.25B
2022
$406B
2024
Service imports
$1.48B
2022
$36.2B
2024
Service exports
$1.37B
2022
$23.9B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
84.2%
2024
83.7%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
43.4%
2024
90.2%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
Economic freedom 56 64.4
Economic freedom ranking 126/197 73/197
Property rights 22.9 47.3
Government integrity 23.9 39.2
Judicial effectiveness 8.3 31.3
Tax burden 93.2 80.9
Government spending 65.6 89.5
Fiscal health 97.2 96.9
Business freedom 58.2 70
Labor freedom 52.3 54.7
Monetary freedom 68 73.2
Trade freedom 72.6 79.8
Investment freedom 60 60
Financial freedom 50 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
2026 56 64.4
2025 55.6 65.2
2024 55.2 62.8
2023 55.8 61.8
2022 55.8 60.6
2021 63.7 61.7
2020 62.9 58.8
2019 62.3 55.3
2018 62.8 53.1
2017 61.1 52.4
2016 59.6 54
2015 61.3 51.7
2014 61.1 50.8
2013 59.6 51
2012 60.2 51.3
2011 61.1 51.6
2010 61.3 49.8
2009 61.8 51
2008 61.1 50.4
2007 60.2 49.8
2006 61 50.5
2005 56.6 48.1
2004 58 46.1
2003 56.8 46.2
2002 51.7 45.6
2001 53.7 44.3
2000 55.7 43.7
1999 54.8 42.7
1998 51.8 40.4
1997 - 38.6
1996 - 40.2
1995 - 41.7

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Kyrgyzstan is 56, ranking 126/197, compared to 64.4 for Vietnam, ranking 73/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Kyrgyzstan Vietnam
Services, % of GDP
52.1%
2024
42.4%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
24.7%
2024
37.6%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
8.61%
2024
11.9%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$15.8B
2024
$454B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$7,900
2024
$15,850
2024
Total reserves including gold
$5.09B
2024
$83.1B
2024
Total reserves ranking
100/177
2024
30/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$509M
2022
-$19.6B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$705M
2024
$20.2B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$20M
2024
$600M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
4.74%
2024
7.29%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
25.7%
2024
4.2%
2022
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
29.8%
2024
30.6%
2024

GDP per capita map

1x

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2021–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1995–1999, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.