According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Bureau, Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product increased by 6.4% in January–October 2025 compared to the same period last year. This was reported by the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Goods production grew by 8.2%, and services production by 5.3%.
Industry made the largest contribution to GDP growth (up 7.3%), accounting for more than 30% of the total increase. Together with trade and transportation, these sectors accounted for over 70% of the growth.
In the manufacturing sector, growth amounted to 5.8%, driven by increased output in specific areas:
- machinery manufacturing – by 11.5%, including automotive manufacturing – by 13.3%
- chemical industry – by 10.9%
- food products – by 9.1%
- oil refining – by 6.3%
- metal products – 14.1%
- construction materials – 5.3%
Growth in the construction sector was driven by the implementation of major infrastructure projects. The volume of construction work increased by 15.1% compared to 14.9% in January–September 2025.
Agriculture has entered a phase of seasonal growth. The sector’s gross output increased by 5.4%, accelerating by 1.0 percentage points compared to January–September. Growth in crop production reached 6.7%, and in livestock production—3.4%. The increase in gross output was driven by government support measures, adherence to agricultural technologies, and favorable weather conditions during the harvest. In a number of regions, including the Akmola (+13.6%), Kostanay (+14.9%), and Pavlodar (+7.4%) regions, an increase in grain crop yields was recorded. Milk production increased by 5.2%, meat by 2.8%, and eggs by 1.4%.
The trade sector saw growth of 9%. Growth was observed in wholesale trade enterprises, which account for 66.5% of the sector’s total volume. Increased turnover was noted in Pavlodar and Atyrau regions and in the city of Astana.
High growth rates persist in the transportation sector. The volume of transportation services grew by 20.7%, driven by increased freight volumes across all modes of transport.
The government is working to implement the President’s directives aimed at ensuring high-quality economic growth, with a focus on supporting priority sectors, diversifying the economy, and attracting investment .