Kazakhstan GDP Expands 6.2% in H1 2025

The economy of Kazakhstan expanded 6.3% year-on-year in January-September 2025, the strongest since 2011, compared to 6.2% in the first half of 2025. Construction recorded the biggest increase (14.9%), followed by mining and quarrying (9.3%), industry (7.3%), agriculture (4.%) and utilities production (2.1%).

Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 6.2% year-on-year for January - June 2025, marking the fastest growth rate since 2011, accelerating from 5.6% in the first three months of this year. Goods production rose by 8.0%, driven by strong performances in mining (8.4%), manufacturing (5.5%), and construction (18.4%). Meanwhile, the services sector grew by 5.2%, supported by wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair (8.4%), transport and assembly (22.7%), education (2.5%), financial and insurance activities (1.7%), and real estate services (1.4%).

Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 5.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking the fastest growth rate since 2013. This compares with 4.8% growth for the full year of 2024 and a notable acceleration from 3.8% in the first quarter of 2024. Goods production rose by 7.7%, driven by strong performances in manufacturing (8.7%), mining (6.1%), and construction (16.9%). Meanwhile, the services sector grew by 4.5%, supported by wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair (6.3%), transport and storage (21.0%), education (2.2%), financial and insurance activities (1.7%), and real estate services (1.6%).