In the first 12 months of 2025, at least 101 child suicides were registered in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktyabr Urmambetov announced at a meeting of the Ministry of Education.
According to him, this is a very pressing problem today.
The highest number of cases were registered in Jalal-Abad region.
- In Jalal-Abad region — 20;
- Chui region — 18;
- Issyk-Kul region — 18;
- Batken region — 13;
- Osh region- 10;
- Naryn region — 2;
- Talas region — 5;
- Bishkek — 12;
- Osh city — 3.
Including 85 schoolchildren, 11 students, and 5 who were not studying anywhere. 66.3 percent of cases were recorded among boys, and 33.7 percent among girls.
By comparison, 87 cases of child suicide were recorded in 2024.
