Public Opinion PollResidents of Kyrgyzstan

Public Opinion Poll
Residents of Kyrgyzstan
November 21 - December 3, 2019

Detailed Methodology
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• The survey was conducted by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene of the public and market research company Baltic Surveys/The Gallup
Organization on behalf of the International Republican Institute. The fieldwork was carried out by SIAR Research and
Consulting.
• Data was collected throughout Kyrgyzstan on November 21 - December 3, 2019 through face-to-face interviews at
respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,483 permanent residents of Kyrgyzstan aged 18 and older and eligible to vote.
• Sampling frame: Demographic Yearbook of the Kyrgyz Republic, 2019.
• Weighting: Data weighted for age, gender, urban/rural settlement and 9 regional groups (7 oblasts and 2 cities – Bishkek
and Osh).
• A multistage probability sampling method was used, employing the random route and Kish Method for respondents’
selection procedures.
• Stage one: All districts of Kyrgyzstan were grouped into seven regions plus Bishkek. Each region of Kyrgyzstan was
surveyed.
• Stage two: Settlements were selected at random within urban and rural areas. The number of selected
settlements in each region was proportional to the share of population living in a particular type of the settlement
in that region.
• Stage three: Primary sampling units were described.
• The margin of error for the full sample does not exceed ±2.5 points at the 95% confidence level.
• The response rate was 74 percent.
• Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
• Interviews were conducted in the Kyrgyz, Russian and Uzbek languages.
• The survey was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Frequently Cited Disaggregates
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Disaggregate Disaggregation Category Base
Oblast/City
Bishkek city n=259
Chui oblast n=228
Issyk-Kul oblast n=115
Naryn oblast n=65
Talas oblast n=57
Osh oblast n=296
Jalal-Abad oblast n=274
Batken oblast n=117
Osh city n=72
Gender
Male n=772
Female n=761
Age Groups
Age 18-35 n=703
Age 36-55 n=522
Age 56 and older n=258
*Cited bases are weighted. Margin of error will vary with sample size n.

Geographical Key: 7 Oblasts and 2 Cities
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Issyk-Kul oblast
Naryn oblast
Jalal-Abad oblast
Talas oblast
Batken oblast
Osh oblast
Bishkek city
Osh city
Chui oblast

In general, would you say that our country is heading in the right
direction or in the wrong direction?
6
45%
54%
62%
52%
58%
52%
63%
28%
30%
45%
50%
57%
47%
39%
49%
47%
59%
63%
65% 65% 66%
56%
52%
48%
37%
30%
38%
31%
38%
29%
60%
58%
44%
43%
33%
39%
48%
39%39%
28% 29%
25%
23% 23%
27%
36%
7%
9% 8%
11% 11% 10%
8%
12% 12% 11%
7%
10%
14% 13% 12%
14% 13%
8%
10%
12% 11%
17%
12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Apr-05
Mar-06
Oct-06
May-07
Nov-07
Oct-08
May-09
May-10
Nov-10
May-11
Sep-11
Feb-12
Aug-12
Feb-13
Feb-14
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Dec-19
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer

How would you describe the current economic situation of your
household?
7
9%
67%
17%
3%
5%
Very good
Somewhat good
Somewhat bad
Very bad
Don’t know/No Answer

Over the last 12 months, how has the financial situation of your
household changed?
8
3%
7%
9%
12%
7%
7%
8%
2%
4%
2%
6%
4%
4%
4%
6%
8%
11%
8%
6%
5%
11%
7%
8%
19%
24%
32%
35%
34%
36%
31%
11%
16%
19%
31%
28%
30%
27%
32%
28%
25%
31%
23%
35%
35%
37%
41%
53%
53%
44%
37%
42%
34%
38%
56%
46%
46%
42%
50%
46%
47%
43%
42%
39%
35%
45%
43%
42%
44%
43%
19%
14%
12%
11%
12%
15%
18%
22%
23%
22%
15%
14%
16%
14%
15%
16%
20%
19%
20%
13%
9%
8%
7%
5%
2%
3%
4%
4%
7%
5%
8%
11%
11%
6%
2%
3%
6%
3%
4%
3%
5%
5%
3%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Apr-05
Mar-06
Oct-06
May-07
Nov-07
Oct-08
May-09
May-10
Nov-10
May-11
Sep-11
Feb-12
Aug-12
Feb-13
Feb-14
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

Over the last 12 months, how has the economic situation in
Kyrgyzstan changed?
9
1%
7%
5%
3%
2%
4%
5%
10%
7%
5%
5%
12%
8%
4%
18%
33%
31%
29%
20%
31%
26%
26%
34%
33%
39%
41%
35%
31%
33%
29%
42%
37%
42%
38%
36%
35%
29%
35%
37%
36%
41%
46%
30%
17%
14%
23%
24%
17%
22%
19%
21%
19%
11%
7%
8%
12%
16%
12%
4%
5%
8%
6%
6%
6%
6%
5%
4%
1%
2%
3%
2%
1%
4%
3%
4%
4%
5%
4%
3%
3%
4%
3%
6%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
May-11
Sep-11
Feb-12
Aug-12
Feb-13
Feb-14
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

In your opinion, how will the economic situation of Kyrgyzstan
change in the next 12 months?
10
9%
15%
12%
10%
7%
16%
10%
11%
22%
30%
36%
29%
37%
40%
37%
31%
27%
23%
26%
34%
27%
24%
26%
33%
17%
9%
8%
7%
4%
2%
4%
6%
3%
2%
2%
3%
2%
1%
2%
22%
21%
16%
17%
24%
17%
22%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Improve a lot Improve somewhat Stay the same Worsen somewhat Worsen a lot Don't know/No answer

What are the most important problems that Kyrgyzstan is facing at
the moment?
(Spontaneous response; multiple responses permitted)
11
67%
54%
34%
25%
19%
16%
14%
14%
12%
12%
12%
10%
10%
9%
9%
9%
9%
8%
4%
3%
3%
3%
8%
<1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Economy—unemployment
Corruption
Economy—cost of living, high prices
Migration
Water
Healthcare
Pensions
Poverty
Education
Economy—other/general
Social services/benefits
Agriculture
Electricity
Environment
Internal conflicts
Infrastructure
Housing
Economy—small business opportunities/access to loans
Insecurity
Terrorism
Crime/Public safety
External conflicts/War
Other*
No problem
Don't know/No answer
*Responses receiving less than 3 percent are collapsed into “Other”.

What are the most important problems facing your town/village
today?
12
21%
21%
15%
5%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
17%
14%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Poor roads and streets
No clean drinking water, no irrigation water
Unemployment
Problems with kindergartens
Electricity problems
Environmental issues
Garbage
No sports or social facilities
Inflation
Low salaries, pensions, benefits
Sewage problems
Education problems
Other*
No problem
(Spontaneous response; up to three responses permitted)

How satisfied are you with the way democracy is developing in
Kyrgyzstan?
13
12%
10%
8%
8%
9%
6%
12%
9%
4%
4%
8%
11%
6%
4%
4%
11%
14%
8%
10%
8%
12%
12%
10%
40%
42%
48%
40%
47%
38%
46%
31%
30%
38%
34%
42%
34%
28%
33%
39%
39%
40%
47%
45%
47%
37%
41%
31%
34%
28%
31%
28%
28%
27%
38%
40%
29%
32%
30%
29%
34%
34%
28%
27%
26%
22%
22%
21%
23%
20%
12%
8%
10%
14%
8%
15%
10%
16%
21%
19%
20%
10%
16%
23%
16%
12%
9%
17%
14%
16%
7%
12%
16%
4%
6%
6%
7%
8%
13%
5%
6%
5%
10%
6%
7%
15%
11%
13%
10%
11%
9%
7%
9%
13%
16%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Apr-05
Mar-06
Oct-06
May-07
Nov-07
Oct-08
May-09
May-10
Nov-10
May-11
Sep-11
Feb-12
Aug-12
Feb-13
Feb-14
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No answer

Do you believe that democracy is the best possible form of
government for our country or not?
14
33%
36%
15%
15%
Yes, it is the best possible form of government for our country.
No, there are other forms of government that could be equally good for our country.
No, there are other forms of government that are better than democracy.

How likely or unlikely are ordinary people to be able to influence
decisions made in our country?
15
10% 32% 30% 23% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer

Which of these statements is closest to your own point of view?
16
45%
41%
36%
35%
45%
36%
35%
39%
26%
33%
43%
40%
32%
32%
29%
35%
14%
13%
14%
15%
13%
19%
16%
15%
15%
13%
7%
10%
10%
13%
20%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Our society needs serious reforms (structural and systemic change)
Our society needs gradual reforms which preserve the existing system
Our society has to be protected from the forces who want to change the current order

What is your opinion about the work of the following Kyrgyz and
international institutions?
18
70%
68%
68%
58%
54%
54%
53%
52%
51%
50%
48%
47%
46%
45%
43%
41%
38%
30%
23%
26%
27%
40%
32%
44%
37%
24%
41%
21%
46%
29%
21%
40%
52%
35%
52%
61%
7%
6%
5%
3%
14%
2%
10%
23%
8%
29%
7%
24%
33%
15%
5%
24%
9%
9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Central bank
Mass media of Kyrgyzstan
Army
Education system
State Registration Service
Healthcare system
Municipal Councils
Eurasian Economic Union
Presidency of Kyrgyzstan
United Nations
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan
Nongovernmental organizations
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Central Election Commission
Police
Labor unions
Political parties
Courts
Positive Negative Don’t know/No answer

Do you know how to make an appeal to Parliament or to a specific
Member of Parliament to express your opinion?
19
13%
8%
15%
23%
66%
64%
6%
5%
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes I know some No Don't know/No answer

How informed are you about the work of the Parliament, the laws
it passes, or other decisions it makes?
20
8%
3%
19%
23%
41%
42%
24%
28%
8%
4%
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Fully informed Mostly informed Mostly uninformed Not informed at all Don't know/No answer

Do you feel that you have the necessary knowledge about the
functioning of the Parliament in order to interact with it
effectively?
21
2%
21%
37%
34%
6%
I am fully knowledgable
I am somewhat knowledgeable
I am somewhat not knowledgeable
I am not knowledgeable at all

What is your opinion about the activities of each of these
ministries?
22
61%
55%
52%
50%
47%
47%
47%
46%
43%
42%
42%
40%
28%
31%
41%
37%
43%
44%
46%
44%
46%
46%
47%
44%
11%
15%
7%
13%
10%
9%
7%
10%
11%
11%
12%
16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ministry of Emergencies
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Education and Science
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Labor, Migration and Youth
Ministry of Social Protection
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Energy and Industry
Ministry of Economy
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Justice
Positive Negative Don’t know/No answer

Do you believe that citizens should play a larger or smaller role in
the governmental decision-making process?
23
53%
60%
70%
19%
19%
13%
8%
6%
6%
9%
6%
6%
11%
9%
5%
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Larger role
Same role as they are currently playing
Smaller role
Citizens have no place in decision-making. The job is for leaders.

Is corruption a big problem in Kyrgyzstan today?
25
72%
75%
75%
69%
73%
71%
71%
72%
70%
78%
74%
81%
70%
24%
21%
18%
24%
23%
24%
21%
23%
24%
17%
21%
14%
22%
3%
1%
4%
2%
1%
1%
3%
2%
3%
3%
3%
2%
4%
1%
2%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Sep-11
Feb-12
Aug-12
Feb-13
Feb-14
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
It is a very big problem It is a big problem It is not a big problem It is not a problem at all Don't know/No answer

Do you think the Kyrgyz government is making enough effort to
fight corruption?
26
20%
25%
20%
17%
22%
24%
19%
16%
13%
15%
18%
72%
66%
73%
77%
74%
71%
73%
77%
77%
74%
76%
8%
9%
7%
6%
4%
5%
8%
7%
10%
11%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Nov-19
Nov-18
Nov-17
Mar-17
Mar-16
Jul-15
Feb-15
Oct-14
Feb-14
Feb-13
Aug-12
Yes, enough effort No, not enough effort Don’t know/No answer

In your opinion, how corrupt are the following organizations?
27
51%
50%
49%
45%
44%
41%
40%
40%
39%
36%
35%
28%
27%
21%
20%
19%
19%
30%
36%
34%
33%
38%
39%
38%
34%
34%
39%
40%
38%
32%
34%
30%
39%
34%
9%
9%
9%
11%
11%
12%
16%
14%
12%
15%
14%
18%
26%
31%
25%
23%
29%
2%
1%
1%
2%
1%
2%
1%
1%
2%
1%
2%
3%
4%
4%
6%
3%
6%
8%
4%
8%
9%
6%
6%
5%
11%
13%
9%
10%
13%
11%
11%
19%
16%
12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Customs
State automobile inspection
Courts
Prosecutor General’s office
Militia/Police
Universities
Medical institutions
Tax service
Financial police
Parliament
Political parties
Office of the President
Municipal Councils
Army
Foreign companies
Kyrgyz companies
Banks
Very corrupt Somewhat corrupt Somewhat not corrupt Not corrupt at all Don't know/No answer

Now I would like to discuss corruption with you. When I say
corruption, I mean having to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe
because someone misuses their position for personal gain. To what
extent, if any, has corruption had a negative impact on you?
28
23%
23%
17%
27%
3%
7%
It has had a lot of negative impact
It has had some negative impact
It has had little negative impact
It has not had any negative impact
Did not encounter

In the past 12 months, how often, if at all, have you had to do a
favor, give a gift or pay a bribe?
29
1% 3%
9%
32%
49%
6%
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Less frequently
Not at all

Are you a member of a political party?
31
5%
7%
5%
6%
9%
15%
6%
9%
7%
92%
90%
94%
94%
88%
85%
94%
91%
93%
3%
3%
1%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Nov-19
Nov-18
Nov-17
Mar-17
Mar-16
Jul-15
Feb-15
Oct-14
Feb-14
Yes No Don't know/No answer

How often do you participate in political party activities?
(Among respondents who are members of political parties)
32
24%
38%
15%
15%
12%
7%
11%
27%
32%
37%
39%
43%
32%
41%
41%
41%
32%
25%
38%
29%
42%
38%
36%
24%
5%
8%
11%
14%
14%
11%
8%
7%
1%
1%
Oct-14
(n=132)
Feb-15
(n=90)
Jul-15
(n=226)
Mar-16
(n=141)
Mar-17
(n=91)
Nov-17
(n=69)
Nov-18
(n=103)
Nov-19
(n=69)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very often Sometimes Rarely Never Don’t know/No answer

Please name all the political parties you are familiar with in your
region?
(Spontaneous response, multiple responses permitted)
33
62%
58%
54%
50%
41%
34%
29%
23%
3%
3%
1%
2%
9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan
Respublika
Ata-Meken
Ata-Jurt
Onuguu-Progress
Kyrgyzstan
Bir-Bol
Zamandash
Ala-Too Yntymagy
Tabylga
Butun Kyrgyzstan
Other

Which political party can most successfully solve the current
issues Kyrgyzstan is facing?
(Spontaneous response)
34
18%
17%
9%
9%
7%
3%
2%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
1%
33%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Respublika
Ata-Jurt
Ata-Meken
Onuguu-Progress
Kyrgyzstan
Bir-Bol
Zamandash
Butun Kyrgyzstan
Ala-Too Yntymagy
Tabylga
Other
Don't know/No answer/None

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
“It is healthy for Kyrgyzstan’s democracy to have multiple parties
in power.”
35
16%
17%
15%
13%
27%
34%
23%
33%
25%
23%
26%
22%
23%
15%
24%
25%
9%
11%
12%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Fully agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Fully disagree Don't know/No answer

Do election results have an impact on your financial situation?*
37
14%
15%
11%
18%
17%
8%
11%
11%
77%
76%
83%
71%
77%
90%
85%
83%
9%
9%
6%
11%
6%
2%
4%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Oct-14
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
*In polls before November 2017, the question wording was different: “In your opinion, does your financial situation depend on the results
of elections in general?”

For each of the items I will read to you, please tell me if they
have great influence, some influence, not much influence or no
influence at all on your views of parties or candidates?
38
62%
62%
60%
47%
44%
42%
41%
40%
37%
33%
31%
31%
30%
30%
34%
34%
36%
48%
53%
51%
54%
55%
56%
62%
64%
64%
64%
65%
4%
4%
4%
5%
4%
7%
6%
5%
7%
4%
5%
5%
6%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Meetings with politicians
Candidates/Politicial debates
Meeting with/Opinions of respected people
Social media
TV ads
Visits of party or candidate representatives to your house
Phone calls from the political party or candidate
Articles in newspapers about the candidates
Personal letters to you from the candidate
Billboards
Slogans, text messages on vehicles
Paid ads in newspapers for the candidate or party
Radio ads
Brochures, pamphlets
Great/Some influence Not much/No influence Don't know/No answer

If the parliamentary elections were held next
Sunday, for which party would you vote?
39
17%
11%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
1%
1%
1%
11%
8%
18%
2%
0% 10% 20%
Respublika
Ata-Meken
Ata-Jurt
Onuguu-Progress
Kyrgyzstan
Bir-Bol
Zamandash
Butun Kyrgyzstan
Other
I would vote “against all”
Would not vote
Don't know
Refused
6%
7%
8%
5%
5%
5%
2%
2%
<1%
1%
3%
6%
11%
<1%
0% 10% 20%
If, for some reason, the party you previously
mentioned as your first voting choice does
not participate in the elections, for which
other party would you vote?
First Choice Second Choice*
*Among the 61 percent
who named a political
party on their first
choice.

In your opinion, what areas should be of top priority for
candidates in the next local elections?
(Up to five responses permitted)
40
51%
37%
36%
35%
27%
25%
22%
21%
19%
18%
17%
17%
16%
14%
12%
10%
9%
8%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Roads
Medical institutions
Schools
Kindergartens
Social assistance
Water supply
Street lighting
Industrial development
Land issues
Garbage collection
Public transportation
Environmental issues
Housing and communal areas
Sports facilities
Security
Sewage
Accessibility for persons with disabilities
Pavement
Transparency/Accessibility of municipal authorities
Street markets
Citizens' participation in the decision-making process
Parking
Heating
Public parks and squares
Cultural institutions
Administrative services
Other

41
Local priority
Bishkek
city
Chui
oblast
Issyk-
Kul
oblast
Naryn
oblast
Talas
oblast
Osh
oblast
Jalal-
Abad
oblast
Batken
oblast
Osh city
Housing and communal
areas
24% 22% 9% 3% 2% 20% 8% 16% 24%
Public transportation 18% 17% 4% 14% 6% 18% 14% 18% 44%
Medical institutions 38% 36% 48% 29% 29% 40% 27% 37% 50%
Schools 23% 25% 34% 59% 38% 49% 40% 24% 47%
Kindergartens 28% 24% 45% 28% 40% 46% 39% 30% 26%
Garbage collection 33% 22% 22% 23% 8% 9% 10% 13% 17%
Pavement 9% 5% 9% 0% 2% 8% 12% 8% 10%
Parking 13% 3% 2% 0% 0% 2% 5% 4% 13%
Roads 39% 56% 48% 68% 64% 58% 40% 55% 60%
Street lighting 21% 22% 12% 4% 22% 34% 15% 36% 7%
Industrial areas/industrial
development
32% 37% 4% 25% 4% 24% 16% 6% 8%
Transparency/accessibility
of local authorities
4% 6% 6% 7% 20% 5% 14% 2% 7%
Sports establishments 6% 8% 18% 11% 8% 16% 16% 34% 11%
Cultural institutions 4% 0% 19% 2% 0% 3% 4% 2% 5%
Street markets 6% 1% 2% 0% 0% 10% 15% 2% 5%
Public parks and squares 5% 2% 7% 0% 2% 5% 7% 5% 2%
Oblast/City, Top local priorities, part 1
*Top 3 issues per oblast/city are highlighted.

42
Local priority
Bishkek
city
Chui
oblast
Issyk-
Kul
oblast
Naryn
oblast
Talas
oblast
Osh
oblast
Jalal-
Abad
oblast
Batken
oblast
Osh
city
Security
20% 10% 5% 3% 20% 12% 10% 10% 9%
Water supply 6% 47% 19% 19% 18% 27% 28% 30% 5%
Land issues 14% 13% 33% 23% 16% 26% 9% 27% 20%
Environment 41% 21% 31% 2% 8% 3% 10% 1% 12%
Heating 4% 10% 1% 0% 0% 3% 7% 2% 8%
Social assistance 27% 24% 40% 16% 56% 22% 18% 47% 13%
Administrative services
provision
0% 1% 5% 1% 8% 1% 5% 13% 2%
Citizens’ participation in
the decision-making
process
3% 1% 16% 0% 11% 5% 3% 12% 7%
Accessibility for persons
with disabilities
9% 3% 9% 3% 26% 8% 4% 25% 9%
National external
(foreign) debt
0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0%
Unemployment
0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 2% 0%
Other
1% 2% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 2% 3%
Don’t know/No answer 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 6% 1% 0%
Oblast/City, Top local priorities, part 2
*Top 3 issues per oblast/city are highlighted.

Which politicians or public persons do you trust the most?
(Spontaneous response; up to three responses permitted)
44
21%
16%
12%
7%
5%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
8%
8%
35%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Omurbek Babanov
Sooronbay Jeenbekov
Omurbek Tekebaev
Kamchibek Tashiev
Adakhan Madumarov
Bakyt Torobaev
Almazbek Atambaev
Janar Akaev
Sadyr Japarov
Ryskeldi Mombekov
Melis Myrzakmatov
Kanatbek Isaev
Roza Otunbaeva
Kurmanbek Bakiev
Temir Sariev
Sapar Isakov
Other*
I do not trust anybody

What is your opinion of each of the following Kyrgyz politicians?
45
64%
62%
58%
57%
48%
48%
42%
42%
42%
41%
39%
32%
32%
31%
27%
14%
30%
29%
34%
31%
27%
43%
27%
43%
53%
42%
39%
40%
62%
32%
29%
51%
3%
13%
17%
5%
6%
10%
14%
21%
24%
20%
6%
9%
8%
10%
13%
9%
15%
10%
6%
12%
12%
14%
6%
17%
20%
16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Sooronbai Jeenbekov
Roza Otunbaeva
Omurbek Babanov
Omurbek Tekebaev
Muhammedkalyi Abylgaziev
Askar Akaev
Bakyt Torobaev
Kamchibek Tashiev
Almazbek Atambaev
Temir Sariev
Sapar Isakov
Asylbek Jeenbekov
Kurmanbek Bakiev
Chynybay Tursunbekov
Kanatbek Isaev
Rayimbek Matraimov
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard of him/her Don't know/No answer

How would you assess the current relations between Kyrgyzstan
and the following countries?
47
95%
80%
65%
64%
62%
55%
45%
45%
44%
2%
10%
23%
17%
25%
20%
36%
20%
30%
2%
8%
8%
15%
8%
22%
12%
30%
19%
1%
2%
4%
3%
6%
3%
7%
5%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Russia
Kazakhstan
Turkey
Uzbekistan
European Union
China
Japan
Tajikistan
United States
Good Neither good nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer

Which of these countries do you consider to be the most
important economic partners and biggest economic threats to
Kyrgyzstan?
(Multiple responses permitted)
48
88%
47%
25% 25%
22%
19%
12% 11% 10%
2%
4%
1%
5% 6% 6%
11%
54%
8%
25%
29%
12% 12%
Russia Kazakhstan European
Union
Turkey Uzbekistan China Japan Tajikistan United
States
None Don't
know/No
answer
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Partner Threat

How do you feel about the current levels of regional cooperation
between Central Asian countries?
49
28%
42%
6%
24%
They are improving
They are staying the same
They are getting worse

Do you believe that Kyrgyzstan joining the Eurasian Economic
Union with Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Armenia has been
positive or negative for Kyrgyzstan?
50
32%
29%
28%
19%
47%
49%
45%
50%
9%
7%
6%
13%
1%
3%
2%
4%
11%
12%
19%
14%
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very positive Somewhat positive Somewhat negative Very negative Don’t know/No answer

Do you believe that violent religious extremism poses a threat in
Kyrgyzstan?
51
49%
52%
28%
28%
9%
10%
4%
4%
10%
6%
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
It is a very serious threat It is a somewhat serious threat It is a somewhat not serious threat
It is not a serious threat Don't know/No answer

Do you believe that violent religious extremism poses a threat in
Kyrgyzstan?
52
52%
0
56%
66%
71%
44%
31%
60%
41%
22%
44%
28%
0
31%
23%
22%
50%
32%
31%
25%
17%
28%
10%
0
7%
7%
6%
27%
4%
18%
10%
26%
4%
0
3%
2%
1%
3%
7%
15%
6%
0
2%
2%
1%
6%
11%
2%
9%
36%
2%
All Respondents
Bishkek city
Chui oblast
Issyk-Kul oblast
Naryn oblast
Talas oblast
Osh oblast
Jalal-Abad oblast
Batken oblast
Osh city
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
It is a very serious threat It is a somewhat serious threat
It is a somewhat not serious threat It is not a serious threat
Oblast/City

How important or unimportant is it that all members of our
country’s adult population, including women, young adults,
minorities, and people with disabilities, are included in political
decision-making?
54
50%
40%
5%
2% 4%
Very important
Somewhat important
Somewhat unimportant
Very unimportant

In which sectors of society do you feel it is most important for
women to play an expanded role?
(Up to three responses permitted)
55
66%
65%
48%
19%
17%
13%
6%
5%
70%
65%
55%
21%
8%
5%
12%
2%
72%
72%
58%
16%
14%
4%
4%
1%
73%
72%
50%
17%
17%
4%
7%
2%
76%
78%
49%
20%
15%
7%
5%
2%
56%
61%
39%
24%
22%
15%
8%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Education
Healthcare
Households/At home
Business
Politics
Law enforcement
Farming
Nov-19
Nov-18
Nov-17
Mar-17
Mar-16
Jul-15

I will read you a list of several attributes a candidate running for
office may have. For each attribute, please tell me if it would
make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate, or if
it would not matter?
56
22%
21%
21%
20%
16%
12%
11%
18%
28%
25%
27%
25%
30%
30%
52%
45%
44%
42%
52%
48%
48%
9%
7%
10%
11%
7%
10%
11%
Candidate is 35 years old
or younger
Candidate is from the
party in power
Candidate is from an
opposition party
Candidate has never held
office before
Candidate is female
Candidate has a different
ethnic background
Candidate has a different
religion
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
More likely Less likely Not matter Don’t know/No answer

I will read you a list of several qualities voters commonly seek in
politicians. For each quality, please tell me if it is more likely for
men to have it, for women to have it, or if both genders are
equally likely to have it.
57
40%
26%
15%
14%
13%
9%
5%
10%
8%
11%
14%
10%
52%
61%
74%
73%
70%
79%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
Strength
Leadership skills
Experience
Ability to communicate
Ability to listen
Higher education
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Men Women Both Don’t know/No answer

If there are two candidates running for office and they have the
same qualifications aside from the fact that one is a man and one
is a woman, which candidate are you more likely to support?
58
37%
37%
32%
35%
52%
39%
34%
20%
22%
19%
15%
12%
10%
18%
41%
38%
49%
47%
35%
49%
46%
2%
3%
1%
3%
1%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Man Woman Makes no difference to me Don’t know/No answer

“Politicians and political parties do not listen to the needs and
ideas of women.”*
59
16%
21%
17%
15%
19%
23%
34%
37%
42%
38%
39%
41%
33%
29%
27%
24%
21%
20%
6%
5%
4%
10%
6%
4%
11%
8%
10%
13%
15%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
* Before November 2019, wording of statement was different: “Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of women.”

ideas of women.”
60
23%
0
19%
28%
0
22%
23%
29%
41%
0
38%
43%
0
41%
42%
40%
20%
0
25%
16%
0
22%
19%
19%
4%
0
4%
4%
0
4%
6%
3%
11%
0
14%
9%
0
13%
9%
10%
All Respondents
Male
Female
Age 18-35
Age 36-55
Age 56 and older
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/No answer
Age Groups
Gender

In your opinion, should there be more women in Kyrgyz politics?
61
27%
23%
33%
24%
40%
33%
41%
24%
25%
8%
13%
9%
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes, there should be more women in Kyrgyz politics
There should be the same amount of women as there currently is
No, there should be fewer women in Kyrgyz politics
Don’t know/No answer

In your opinion, should there be more women in Kyrgyz politics?
62
33%
0
23%
43%
0
32%
34%
35%
33%
0
36%
30%
0
33%
32%
34%
25%
0
32%
18%
0
26%
25%
21%
9%
0
9%
8%
0
9%
8%
10%
All Respondents
Male
Female
Age 18-35
Age 36-55
Age 56 and older
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Yes, there should be more women in Kyrgyz politics
There should be the same amount of women as there currently is
No, there should be fewer women in Kyrgyz politics
Gender
Age Groups

If yes, why do you believe there should be more women in Kyrgyz
politics?
(Multiple responses permitted; among respondents who believe there should be
more women in Kyrgyz politics, n=493)
63
52%
41%
35%
35%
30%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Women are generally more level-headed and reasonable
than men
More women in politics will help to empower young
women to be more politically and socially active
Equal representation is important
Women can address issues pertaining to women’s rights
more effectively
Composition of the government should resemble
composition of the general population

Why are there not more women politically engaged in Kyrgyzstan?
64
72%
69%
62%
60%
59%
58%
57%
57%
53%
46%
20%
21%
25%
28%
31%
31%
33%
34%
33%
38%
8%
11%
13%
13%
10%
11%
10%
10%
14%
16%
Women are preoccupied with child-
rearing duties
Women lack the support network
Women lack support from the political
parties they belong to
Even when women run for office, they
do not get elected
Women lack the confidence to run
Women lack the resources to mount a
campaign
Women lack political experience
Women lack familial support
Women are afraid of violence if they run
Women are discouraged from running by
cultural norms
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Yes No Don’t know/No answer

Do you believe Kyrgyzstan should have a gender quota to ensure
that women and men are more equally represented?
65
54%
51%
49%
30%
26%
32%
16%
23%
19%
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Do you believe Kyrgyzstan should have a gender quota to ensure
that women and men are more equally represented?
66
49%
0
41%
57%
0
47%
53%
49%
32%
0
40%
24%
0
34%
30%
31%
19%
0
19%
18%
0
19%
17%
20%
All Respondents
Male
Female
Age 18-35
Age 36-55
Age 56 and older
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Age Groups
Gender

ideas of young people.”*
67
22%
24%
24%
28%
33%
34%
36%
39%
39%
39%
43%
41%
27%
23%
26%
17%
13%
14%
5%
7%
4%
10%
4%
4%
10%
7%
7%
6%
7%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Feb-15
Jul-15
Mar-16
Mar-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/No answer
* Before November 2019 wording of statement was different: “Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of young people.”

ideas of young people.”
68
34%
0
31%
36%
0
35%
32%
35%
41%
0
43%
39%
0
39%
44%
43%
14%
0
15%
13%
0
15%
13%
13%
4%
0
3%
5%
0
4%
5%
2%
7%
0
7%
7%
0
7%
6%
7%
All Respondents
Male
Female
Age 18-35
Age 36-55
Age 56 and older
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know / Refused
Age Groups
Gender

In your opinion, should there be more youth in Kyrgyz politics?
69
74%
67%
80%
18%
23%
10%
6%
4%
6%
2%
5%
4%
Nov-17
Nov-18
Nov-19
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes, there should be more youth in Kyrgyz politics.
There should be the same amount of youth as there currently is.
No, there should be fewer youth in Kyrgyz politics.

In your opinion, should there be more youth in Kyrgyz politics?
70
80%
0
79%
81%
0
81%
80%
77%
10%
0
11%
10%
0
10%
10%
13%
6%
0
6%
5%
0
6%
5%
5%
4%
0
4%
4%
0
3%
4%
5%
All Respondents
Male
Female
Age 18-35
Age 36-55
Age 56 and older
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Yes, there should be more youth in Kyrgyz politics
There should be the same amount of youth as there currently is
No, there should be fewer youth in Kyrgyz politics
Gender
Age Groups

If yes, why do you believe there should be more youth in Kyrgyz
politics?
(Multiple responses permitted; among respondents who believe that there should
be more youth in Kyrgyz politics, n=1,188)
71
67%
49%
45%
40%
15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Youth are the future of the country
Youth bring a new set of fresh ideas, values
and opportunities, which can lead to
valuable reforms
More youth in politics will empower the
next generation to be more politically and
socially active
There should be a regular influx of new
faces in politics
Equal representation is important

If no, why should there not be more youth in Kyrgyz politics?
(Multiple responses permitted; among respondents who believe that there should
not be more youth in politics, n=236)
72
48%
25%
10%
7%
6%
1%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Youth need to pay their dues and rise the same way as
other leaders
Youth do not have the stomach for politics
Youth bring new ideas, which upsets the existing order
Youth are not strong enough to advocate for the interests
of their constituency
Youth do not have the financial resources to contribute
There are too many youth in politics already
Other
Don't know

Which of these media outlets do you use for gaining political
information?
(Multiple responses permitted)
74
84%
69%
34%
18%
12%
6%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
90%
55%
34%
11%
12%
6%
2%
2%
1%
2%
93%
38%
37%
16%
19%
2%
5%
3%
3%
96%
29%
52%
15%
24%
11%
14%
6%
3%
7%
1%
94%
22%
48%
19%
30%
7%
8%
1%
1%
4%
2%
94%
20%
38%
27%
35%
7%
11%
2%
6%
4%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
TV news and programs
Internet
Relatives/Friends
Radio news and programs
Articles in newspapers
Meetings with politicians
Billboards/Stands in the streets
Articles in magazines
Leaflets/Other free information by mail
Work colleagues
Nov-19
Nov-18
Nov-17
Mar-17
Mar-16
Jul-15

Which TV channel do you trust most for news and political
information?
75
36%
10%
6%
5%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
5%
9%
12%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
KTRK
NTS
Ala Too 24
ELTR
Channel One Russia
7th channel
Osh TV
5th channel
RTR-Planeta
Yntymak
Azattyk
Mir
Other*
None
Don't watch TV

Which radio station do you trust most for news and political
information?
76
6%
3%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
5%
73%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Azattyk
Kyrgyzstan Obondoru
Maral FM
EL FM
Sanjyra
Birinchi Radio
Evropa Plus
Other*
None
Don't listen to radio

Which website/online resource do you trust most for news and
political information?
77
19%
7%
6%
5%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
5%
15%
17%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30%
YouTube
azattyk.org
Facebook
Instagram
WhatsApp
Akipress
kaktus.media
Google
Odnoklassniki
Sputnik
24.kg
Other*
None
Don't use the internet

Would you vote for a candidate or party that did not post
billboards and campaign materials across the city?
78
37%
52%
11%
Yes
No

If yes, why?
(Multiple responses permitted; Among respondents who are likely to vote for a
candidate or party that did not post billboards and campaign materials across the
city, n=548)
79
63%
27%
22%
14%
5%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
I will support the candidate or
party that most closely aligns
with my beliefs
Campaign materials or
billboards are irrelevant
party that best represents my
region/city
party that my clan or family
supports
party who pays the most
I will support whichever
candidate I am told to support
by my employer

If no, why?
(Among respondents who are not likely to vote for a candidate or party that did
not post billboards and campaign materials across the city, n=772)
80
55%
33%
9%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
I need to see the candidate or
party’s face(s) to know who to
support
If they do not post billboards
and campaign materials, I
would have no idea who is
running
Lack of billboards means the
candidate has no money
Other

How often do you use the internet?
81
58%
50%
25%
19%
16%
11%
11%
14%
14%
11%
8%
8%
5%
6%
8%
4%
4%
4%
9%
3%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
2%
6%
7%
5%
6%
5%
6%
5%
4%
6%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
4%
3%
4%
6%
5%
7%
4%
4%
6%
4%
4%
4%
5%
4%
4%
2%
4%
3%
2%
4%
3%
3%
8%
8%
5%
4%
6%
5%
19%
32%
58%
60%
60%
69%
72%
72%
63%
67%
77%
80%
81%
82%
1%
2%
2%
3%
4%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Nov-19
Nov-18
Nov-17
Mar-17
Mar-16
Jul-15
Feb-15
Oct-14
Feb-14
Feb-13
Aug-12
Feb-12
Sep-11
May-11
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer
*While internet usage is increasing, weighting plays a role in the stark difference to the November 2017 poll. Unweighted
November 2018 every day usage is 43%.

Where do you most often access the internet?
(Among internet users, n=1,188)
82
63%
34%
1%
2%
<1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Via mobile phone
At home
At work
Other places

Which social media site or app do you use most often?
(Among internet users, n=1,188)
83
48%
21%
16%
7%
2%
1%
2%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
WhatsApp
Facebook
Instagram
Odnoklassniki
YouTube
Telegram
Other
I don’t use social media

Demographics
85
49%
51%
47%
35%
17%
8%
51%
16%
25%
83%
8%
5%
4%
93%
4%
3%
<1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Male
Female
age 18-35
age 36-55
age 56 and older
Incomplete secondary or less
Secondary
Special secondary
Higher/Incomplete higher
Kyrgyz
Uzbek
Russian
Other
Muslim
Orthodox
Other
GENDERAGEEDUCATIONETHNICITYRELIGION

Demographics
86
83%
7%
9%
1%
17%
17%
66%
17%
15%
8%
4%
4%
19%
8%
25%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Kyrgyz
Uzbek
Russian
Other
Bishkek
Town
Rural area
Bishkek city (North)
Chui oblast (North)
Issyk-Kul oblast (North)
Naryn oblast (North)
Talas oblast (North)
Jalal-Abad oblast (South)
Batken oblast (South)
Osh oblast (South)
MAINLANGUAGE
SPOKENATHOMESETTLEMENTTYPEOBLAST(REGION)

Demographics
87
14%
20%
18%
11%
8%
29%
34%
66%
64%
34%
2%
4%
37%
29%
15%
13%
1%
1%
9%
22%
27%
27%
15%
<1%
32%
69%
54%
31%
15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
6,000 som or less
6,001-10,000 som
10,001-15,000 som
15,001-20,000 som
More than 20,001 som
Employed
Unemployed
Private
State
Non-governmental (NGO)
Manager/Director/Deputy director
Specialist, technician
Office worker, service trade
Worker
Farmer
Military
Student
Retired
Housewife/maternity leave
Unemployed, looking for a job
Unemployed, not looking for a job
Other
Yes
No
One
Two
Three or more
MONTHLYHOUSEHOLD
INCOME
EMPLOYMENT
STATUS
EMPLOYMENT
SECTOR
(n=500)
OCCUPATIONALSTATUS
(n=500)
UNEMPLOYMENT
STATUS
(n=983)
FAMILY
MEMBERS
ABROAD
NUMBEROF
FAMILY
MEMBERS
ABROAD,
n=473
Among respondents who reported being
employed.
employed.
unemployed.
Among respondents who reported
having family members abroad.

Demographics
88
3%
13%
34%
34%
13%
2%
<1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Money does not suffice even for food stuffs
Money suffices only for food, but nothing else, it does not suffice to pay
the utilities bills
Money suffices for food, but purchase of clothes causes difficulties
Income suffices for food & clothes, but purchase of expensive durable
things, such as TV set, refrigerator is a problem
We can easily get durable things, but purchase of really expensive things,
such as car, is a big problem for us
At the present time we can afford much - a car, a summer residence,
travel abroad
FINANCIALSITUATIONOFFAMILY

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