From January to June 2026, the total gross construction output reached 208,745.1 billion soms, 1.7 times higher than the previous year. The level of fixed capital investment reached 204,427.9 billion soms, an increase of 1.6 times, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Investments financed through bank loans increased 4.3 times, while funding from the republican budget rose 1.9 times to 68,840 billion soms. The leading positions were occupied by:Bishkek — 52,374.1 billion soms;Jalal-Abad region — 35,868.4 billion soms;Issyk-Kul region — 33,514.6 billion soms;Chui region — 26,229.7 billion soms;Osh — 20,845.9 billion soms. Investments in education increased 1.7-fold (to 8,856.7 billion soms), while investments in art, entertainment, and recreation facilities increased 1.8-fold.