Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Kyrgyzstan (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 67.5% of adults in Kyrgyzstan made or received a digital payment, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 39.4% in 2021 to 67.5% in 2024 (+28 percentage points). Kyrgyzstan ranks #36 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #64 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 67.5% (2024)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Kyrgyzstan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +28 pp (2024)
- Up from 39.4% in 2021 to 67.5% in 2024 (+28 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 15.1% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 15.1% in 2014 to 67.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 67.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Kyrgyzstan.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #36 of 46 (2024)
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 36 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #64 of 142 (2024)
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 64 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 82.7% (2024)
- Kyrgyzstan (67.5%) is below the average of 82.7% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 65.4% (2024)
- Value for women in Kyrgyzstan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 69.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Kyrgyzstan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −4.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 65.4% for women and 69.7% for men — 4.3 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 66.1% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Kyrgyzstan in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −1.4 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (66.1%) are 1.4 percentage points below the national figure (67.5%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 60.1% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Kyrgyzstan in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −7.4 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (60.1%) are 7.4 percentage points below the national figure (67.5%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2024)
- 51.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2024)
- 52.7% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Kyrgyzstan (2024)
- 92% (2024)
- 92% of the population in Kyrgyzstan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.2 million (2024)
- Kyrgyzstan had a population of 7.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.5% | +28.0 pp |
| 2021 | 39.4% | +3.4 pp |
| 2017 | 36.1% | +21.0 pp |
| 2014 | 15.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Kyrgyzstan made or received a digital payment?
67.5% of adults in Kyrgyzstan made or received a digital payment in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the digital payment adoption data for Kyrgyzstan?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Kyrgyzstan.
Where does the digital payment adoption data for Kyrgyzstan come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator g20.any). The latest observation for Kyrgyzstan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has digital payment adoption in Kyrgyzstan changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 15.1% in 2014 to 67.5% in 2024.
How does Kyrgyzstan compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Kyrgyzstan ranks 36 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 67.5% versus a regional average of 82.7% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
g20.any, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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