Kazakhstan’s economy grows 4.1% as non-oil sectors drive expansion

Kazakhstan’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. This was reported by Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.

The ministry stated that the real sector of the economy increased by 5.1 per cent, while the services sector recorded growth of 3.5 per cent. Manufacturing, construction, trade and transport together contributed more than 80 per cent of overall GDP growth.

Construction continued to post the strongest performance among key industries. During the first six months of the year, the volume of construction work rose by 15.2 per cent, while 8.5 million square metres of housing were commissioned, up 6.7 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.

Manufacturing output increased by 9.8 per cent, reaching approximately US$30.7 billion, surpassing the mining sector, which produced around US$30.1 billion. Growth was supported by higher production of fabricated metal products (39.9 per cent), pharmaceuticals (43.6 per cent), motor vehicles (31.6 per cent), chemicals (20.7 per cent), rubber and plastic products (21.8 per cent), construction materials (14.1 per cent) and food products (14.7 per cent).

Other sectors also recorded positive results. Trade expanded by 5.7 per cent, agriculture by 4.4 per cent and communications services by 4.3 per cent. The transport and logistics sector grew by 7.1 per cent, supported by a 14 per cent increase in auxiliary transport services, a 4.9 per cent rise in rail freight volumes and an 11.4 per cent increase in road freight transport.

The largest increases were recorded in information and communications, where investment more than doubled, as well as in electricity supply (61.4 per cent), manufacturing (33.3 per cent), agriculture (24.6 per cent) and transport (11.6 per cent). According to the ministry, the continued development of non-oil industries and sustained investment activity are strengthening the foundation for Kazakhstan’s long-term economic growth.