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Location

GDP per capita: 14,155 USD (PPP: 40,891 intl$) · Total GDP: 291.5 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Kazakhstan is 1,008 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 291.48 billion USD 14,155 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 12,090 USD
GDP (PPP) 40,891 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1990 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 291.48 14,155
2023 261.84 12,879
2022 225.50 11,255
2021 197.11 9,984
2020 171.08 8,782
2019 181.67 9,457
2018 179.34 9,472
2017 166.81 8,943
2016 137.28 7,476
2015 184.39 10,196
2014 221.42 12,428
2013 236.63 13,478
2012 208.00 12,019
2011 192.63 11,287
2010 148.05 8,793
2009 115.31 6,938
2008 133.44 8,124
2007 104.85 6,449
2006 81.00 5,030
2005 57.12 3,577
2004 43.15 2,722
2003 30.83 1,958
2002 24.64 1,574
2001 22.15 1,422
2000 18.29 1,180
1999 16.87 1,092
1998 22.14 1,415
1997 22.17 1,382
1996 21.04 1,281
1995 20.37 1,218
1994 21.25 1,247
1993 23.41 1,355
1992 24.92 1,438
1991 24.92 1,442
1990 26.93 1,570

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Kazakhstan play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Kazakhstan Per Capita
Imports 74.54 billion USD (25.6% of GDP)
Exports 92.07 billion USD (31.6% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Kazakhstan
Government debt 60.88 billion USD (20.9% of GDP)
Household debt 122.85 billion USD (42.1% of GDP)

Corruption in Kazakhstan

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption Perceptions Index
34.0
Year: 2024
Corrupt
Scale: 0-100
Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 4.8%
2024 4.8%
2023 4.8%
2022 4.9%
2021 5.6%
2020 4.9%
2019 4.8%
2018 4.9%
2017 4.9%
2016 5.0%
2015 4.9%
2014 5.1%
2013 5.2%
2012 5.3%
2011 5.4%
2010 5.8%
2009 6.6%
2008 6.6%
2007 7.3%
2006 7.8%
2005 8.1%
2004 8.4%
2003 8.8%
2002 9.3%
2001 10.4%
2000 12.8%
1999 13.5%
1998 13.1%
1997 13.0%
1996 13.0%
1995 11.0%
1994 7.5%
1993 1.1%
1992 1.0%
1991 0.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1994 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 8.7%
2023 14.5%
2022 15.0%
2021 8.0%
2020 6.7%
2019 5.3%
2018 6.2%
2017 7.4%
2016 14.4%
2015 6.7%
2014 6.8%
2013 5.9%
2012 5.2%
2011 8.5%
2010 7.4%
2009 7.3%
2008 17.1%
2007 10.8%
2006 8.7%
2005 7.6%
2004 6.9%
2003 6.4%
2002 5.8%
2001 8.4%
2000 13.2%
1999 8.3%
1998 7.1%
1997 17.4%
1996 39.2%
1995 176.2%
1994 1,877.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Kazakhstan in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Kazakhstan is 14,155 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 40,891 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Kazakhstan?

The main economic sectors in Kazakhstan include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Kazakhstan in 2024?

The inflation rate in Kazakhstan is 8.7% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Kazakhstan including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Kazakhstan's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Kazakhstan's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026