Kyrgyzstan Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Kyrgyzstan
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated February 10, 2026
Kyrgyzstan recorded 1.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Kyrgyzstan #123 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 90% over the past decade (from 16.8 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Kyrgyzstan at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
1.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#73 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 90% over the past decade (from 16.8 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Kyrgyzstan Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Kyrgyzstan, the homicide rate for men is 5.4× higher than the rate for women — 3.0 vs 0.6 per 100,000 (2020).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Kyrgyzstan has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
63(2022)
Military Spending
3.0% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Kyrgyzstan:
There was no change to the advisory level. The "unrest" risk indicator was added, and the "other" risk indicator was removed. Advisory Summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary The Kyrgyz Republic is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for the Kyrgyz Republic to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Unrest U.S. citizen safety may be threatened by political, economic, religious, or other instability and violence.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Kyrgyzstan Population & Demographics
Population of 7,221,868, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kyrgyzstan safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Kyrgyzstan at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 1.8 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan has an intentional homicide rate of 1.8 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #123 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Kyrgyzstan compare to other countries?
Kyrgyzstan's homicide rate of 1.8 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.