SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF YOUTH IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC AND WAYS TO SOLVE THEM

This article explores socio-economic issues faced by youth in the Kyrgyz Republic under the new "On Youth" law, which extends the age range from 14-28 to to 14-35 years. It presents a comparative analysis of youth age classifications in practice and examines educational indicators, noting increased numbers of students in secondary and higher education. Key issues included high unemployment, inadequate health attention, rising religiosity, migration trends, demographic factors, housing, professional development, social adaptation, and employment. Recommendations for state youth policy improvements include job creation, mortgage lending development, increased youth representation in political and government roles, and enhanced support for youth entrepreneurship.