According to preliminary data from the Bureau of National Statistics, Kazakhstan’s real GDP grew by 4.5% in January–October 2026. The growth rate increased by 0.3 % points compared to the results for the first 9 months of the year, El.kz reports citing the Press Service of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The non-oil sector was the main contributor to economic growth, recording an estimated increase of 5.6%, according to preliminary estimates.
Industrial Performance
Industrial output increased by 3.5%. Growth in manufacturing accelerated from 8.6% in the first 9 months of the year to 9.3% in the first 10 months.
The highest growth rates in the manufacturing sector were recorded in pharmaceuticals (50.9%), fabricated metal products (30.4%), mechanical engineering (22.2%) and the chemical industry (21.9%). Production of rubber and plastic products increased by 18.1%, food products by 13%, and construction materials by 5.4%.
Performance across other sectors
Construction grew by 13.1%, transportation and warehousing by 7.5%, and trade by 6.2%. Agriculture expanded by 5.2%, while the information and communications sector recorded growth of 4.9%.
