Bishkek, July 14, 2026. /Kabar/. 8,400 job openings are available on the labor market, according to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan.
According to the ministry, since the beginning of 2026, 7,106 unemployed citizens have been employed with the assistance of territorial employment services.
There were 60,585 unemployed individuals and job seekers registered with employment promotion departments, 34,317 of whom were youth. Officially, 37,886 people were unemployed. In Kyrgyzstan, youth are defined as citizens aged 14 to 35 and of working age.
To facilitate employment, ministry specialists are constantly working with employers to identify labor force needs. The number of job vacancies reported to employment services as of July 1, 2026, was 16,106, with blue-collar jobs being the most popular. As of July 1, 2026, 8,450 jobs remained unclaimed.
"Particular attention is being paid to increasing the competitiveness of citizens in the labor market. 3,451 unemployed individuals have been referred for vocational training, retraining, and advanced training." "Training is offered in the most in-demand professions, including chef, seamstress, accountant with 1C software knowledge, hairdresser, auto electrician, computer repair specialist, electric and gas welder, plumber, cosmetologist, massage therapist, designer, and other professions sought after by employers," the statement says.
Under temporary employment programs, 9,669 citizens were placed in paid community service, providing temporary income and maintaining work skills.
Furthermore, 77,551 citizens contacted employment services with various questions, of which 52,807 received consultations on employment, labor legislation, vocational training, and career choice.
The ministry reminds that government employment services are provided free of charge at the place of residence. Citizens can register as unemployed, receive assistance in finding job openings, undergo vocational training, participate in paid community service, and take advantage of the "Youth Internship" program.