Public Opinion Survey Residents of Kyrgyzstan July 22-31 2015

According to the survey, 45% of respondents reported being very likely to vote, while 37% stated they were somewhat likely to vote. A smaller percentage, 12%, indicated they were somewhat unlikely to vote, and 7% reported being very unlikely to vote. Approximately 10% of respondents were unsure or did not answer the question. Registration for biometric data prior to the parliamentary elections is also a significant concern. The survey found that 80% of respondents had already registered or planned to register their biometric data. However, there is a notable difference in registration rates across different regions. In Bishkek, 83% of respondents reported being registered or planning to register, compared to 64% in the North and 83% in the South. The survey also explored respondents' knowledge of recent changes to the Electoral Code and voting processes. Only 20% of respondents reported having sufficient information on these changes, while 72% stated they did not have enough information. This lack of knowledge is consistent across different regions, with Bishkek, the North, and the South showing similar results. Economic concerns, unemployment, and corruption are significant issues in Kyrgyzstan. According to the survey, 59% of respondents identified unemployment as one of the most important problems facing the country, followed by corruption at 46%. Rising prices and inflation were also cited as major concerns, with 35% of respondents reporting this as a significant issue. Energy crisis and unstable energy supply were mentioned by 16% of respondents, while 6% reported other issues as the most important problems.