Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Asia |
| Capital: | Bishkek |
| Population: | 6,839,606 |
| % Urban: | 37.1 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 32.5 % |
| Official Language: | Kyrgyz; Russian |
| Languages: | 32 |
| Literacy Rate: | 99 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 70 yrs (162/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 118 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 5.3 % |
| % Evangelical: | 0.7 % |
| Largest Religion: | Muslim |
| % Largest Religion: | 88.7 % |
| People Groups: | 39 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 28 |
| % Unevangelized: | 53 % |
Kyrgyzstan
The government needs courage, resources, and even miracles to make right the economy and society. The regimes that followed Communism have so far only brought more corruption, crime, and poverty. Many people migrate from rural to urban areas, which results in large slum populations in Bishkek. Others leave the country to find work. Pray for Christians to find good, legal jobs. High rates of alcoholism, drug trafficking, gambling, and prostitution create huge challenges. The poor, elderly, and disabled suffer the most. Pray that believers can address these challenges, and positively affect their society and economy.
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