[THE MODERN DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC].

The article presents results of analysis of medical demographic indicators of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2016-2024. The study was carried out concerning dynamics of population size, natality, mortality and migration processes based on statistical data from the National Statistical Committee and the Center of E-Health Care. The regional differences in demographic trends were revealed. The high natality is specific for Southern regions, while in Northern regions its steady decreasing was fixed. It is established that COVID-19 pandemic had short-term impact on mortality growth in 2020. Despite positive natural increase, its pace is decreasing that requires elaboration of state demographic policy and mechanisms stimulating natality, population health promotion and development of regional health care infrastructure. In 2022-2023 migration flows demonstrated positive balance that reflects changes in social economic priorities of population. The main motives for migration remain low wages, limited career opportunities and uncertainty about future. The obtained results confirm necessity of systematic approach to prognostication of demographic processes and development of measures stabilizing medical demographic situation in the Republic.