The permanent population of Kyrgyzstan increased by 45,500 people, or 0.6 percent, between January and May 2026, reaching 7.45 million people as of June 1. As a result, the natural population increase amounted to 40,700 people, or 13.2 per 1,000 residents. The highest rates of natural population growth in January—May were recorded in Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad regions, while the lowest rate was observed in Bishkek. The report also notes that 16,986 marriages were registered in the country during the first five months of 2026. At the same time, the number of divorces also increased: 6,158 divorces were registered in January—May 2026, compared with 5,516 during the same period in 2025.