Subsistence minimum reaches 7,889 soms in third quarter of 2024

12:04, 12 октября 2024, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Ilya PETCHENKO

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan presented data on the subsistence minimum in the third quarter of 2024. The agency published such data on its website.

Compared to the same period in 2023, the subsistence minimum increased by 133 soms. However, compared to the second quarter of 2024, it decreased by 255 soms.

In the third quarter, the subsistence minimum for the working-age population was 8,827 soms, for pensioners — 6,992 soms, and for children — 6,703 soms.

Note of 24.kg news agency

The subsistence minimum is the minimum level of income required to meet basic human needs, such as food, housing, clothing and medical services.