Kazakhstan Economy Expands 3.6% in Jan-Apr

2026-05-12 06:55 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 3.6% year-on-year in January–April 2026, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics.

Growth continued to gain momentum, supported by strong manufacturing activity, which surged 9.9%, driven largely by a 23.3% jump in mechanical engineering amid higher production of vehicles, agricultural and railway machinery, and electrical equipment.

Other manufacturing segments also posted robust gains, including light industry, which more than doubled, alongside furniture manufacturing (41.7%), pharmaceuticals (35.2%), construction materials (27.7%), chemicals (18.4%), and food production (14.4%).

Strong growth was also recorded in construction (14.5%), transport and warehousing (12%), trade (5.1%), and agriculture (3.6%).

The government said the current structure of GDP growth reflects the increasing role of non-resource sectors, particularly construction, transport, trade, and manufacturing.



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Kazakhstan Economy Expands 3.6% in Jan-Apr
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