Bishkek, May 18, 2026. /Kabar/. Since 2012, Mother's Day has been celebrated annually in Kyrgyzstan on the third Sunday of May. This year, the holiday fell on May 17.
A mother is the keeper of the family and the pillar of society. The work, care, and upbringing that a mother provides play a vital role not only in every family but also in the development of the entire nation.
On May 15, President Sadyr Zhaparov signed a decree awarding mothers with many children. According to the decree, the title "Baatyr Ene" was awarded to 1,045 mothers who gave birth to and raised seven or more children, and the "Ene Danky" award was given to 1,023 mothers who gave birth to and raised six children.
According to the National Statistical Committee, as of January 1, 2026, the number of women in the country was 3,740,000, representing 50.2% of the country's population. Of these, more than 1,635,000, or approximately 44%, live in cities, while over 2,105,000, or over 56%, live in rural areas.
In 2024, the average age of mothers at birth was 28.4 years (28.3 years in 2023). In cities, this figure decreased slightly compared to the previous year, reaching 28.8 years. In rural areas, by contrast, it increased to 28.3 years.
In 2025, more than 140,500 women became mothers. On average, women give birth to their first child at the age of 23–24 and have an average of three children over their lifetime.
In Kyrgyzstan, unlike many CIS countries, the birth rate continues to exceed the replacement level. In other words, the country's population continues to grow.
In 2025, the number of twin births increased compared to the previous year, while the number of triplets decreased. Thus, 1,311 sets of twins were born in 2025 (1,253 in 2024), as well as 13 sets of triplets (21 in 2024).
Furthermore, in 2024, more than 45,000 women in the country married. Of these, 87% were first-time marrieds. The majority of first-time married women were between the ages of 18 and 29.
Today, women are actively involved in the country's economy in addition to motherhood. In 2024, the employment rate for working-age women was 48.7%. They primarily work in education, healthcare, social services, trade, and the hotel and restaurant industries.