Kazakhstan's GDP Grew by 4.5% Over Ten Months
In January–October 2026, Kazakhstan's real GDP grew by 4.5% year-on-year. For the first nine months, growth stood at 4.2%. The main contribution came from non-resource sectors.
According to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, cited by the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan, the non-resource sector grew by 5.6%, while industrial production increased by 3.5%. Growth in manufacturing accelerated from 8.6% after nine months to 9.3% after ten.
Among the sectors highlighted by the ministry, pharmaceuticals grew the fastest—by 50.9%. The production of finished metal products increased by 30.4%, mechanical engineering by 22.2%, and the chemical industry by 21.9%. The production of rubber and plastic products rose by 18.1%, food products by 13%, and construction materials by 5.4%.
The volume of construction grew by 13.1%. Transport and warehousing added 7.5%, trade 6.2%, agriculture 5.2%, and communications 4.9%.
