Astana, July 15, 2025 – The Europe Today: Kazakhstan recorded a 6.2% economic growth in the first half of 2025, marking a 0.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, according to media reports citing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
Zhumangarin noted that the real sector posted an 8% growth, while the production of services rose by 5.2%. Among the key contributors to the country’s economic expansion are the transport and construction sectors, which continue to demonstrate robust performance.
The processing sector grew by 5.5%, and the agricultural sector saw a 3.7% increase during the January–June period.
In addition, fixed capital investment surged by 19.3%, with notable increases in several key sectors. Investment in education rose by 3.5 times, while financial activity recorded an 86.2% increase. Investments in the processing industry grew by 48.9%, healthcare by 32.8%, and transport by 16.2%.
Zhumangarin highlighted the role of increased grain transportation in boosting the development of transport services and trade. Kazakhstan’s grain and wheat exports rose by 35.2%, reaching 11.8 million tons in the first half of 2025. Major importers of Kazakh grain include Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan.
“Despite the general decline in global foreign trade, Kazakhstan maintains a positive trade balance amounting to $6 billion,” the Deputy Prime Minister stated.
The figures reflect Kazakhstan’s ongoing economic resilience and the government’s efforts to diversify and modernize key sectors of the economy amid global challenges.
