Subsistence Minimum Rises to 7,889 Soms in Q3 2024
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan has recently released data on the subsistence minimum in the third quarter of 2024. The statistics, which were published on the agency’s website, show that compared to the same period in 2023, the subsistence minimum has increased by 133 soms. However, when compared to the second quarter of 2024, it actually decreased by 255 soms.
During the third quarter of 2024, the subsistence minimum for the working-age population was reported to be 8,827 soms. Pensioners had a subsistence minimum of 6,992 soms, while children had a subsistence minimum of 6,703 soms.
It is important to note that the subsistence minimum represents the minimum level of income required to meet basic human needs such as food, housing, clothing, and medical services.
This data provided by the National Statistical Committee sheds light on the economic conditions faced by different segments of the population in Kyrgyzstan. It serves as a valuable tool for policymakers and organizations working to improve living standards and reduce poverty in the country.
