Kazakhstan’s economy grows 4.5% in first 10 months of 2026

The non-oil sector made the largest contribution to growth, while manufacturing expanded by 9.3%.

Kazakhstan’s real GDP grew 4.5% year on year in January–October 2026, according to preliminary data. Manufacturing rose 9.3%, while construction grew 13.1%.

Author: Робот Source: Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan

Workers and machinery inside a manufacturing plant in Kazakhstan — Preliminary figures show growth across Kazakhstan’s economy in January–October 2026. Illustrative photo. Photo: Buffik / Pixabay, Pixabay Content License

Kazakhstan’s real GDP grew 4.5% in January–October 2026, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics. The increase was 0.3 percentage points higher than the figure for the first nine months.

The non-resource sector made the largest contribution to economic growth, expanding by an estimated 5.6%. Industrial production increased by 3.5%.

Manufacturing growth accelerated from 8.6% in the first nine months to 9.3% over the 10-month period. Machinery production grew by 22.2%, pharmaceuticals by 50.9%, and finished metal products by 30.4%.