ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 16. The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), in its Spring 2025 Regional Economic Outlook, reported that among all countries in the region, only Kazakhstan is expected to continue showing strong economic growth at a rate of 5.2 percent, despite the general trend of slowdown, Trend reports.
Fund experts note that Kazakhstan’s economic growth in 2025 is supported by several factors, including increased oil production and exports, the implementation of major infrastructure projects, and a rise in public investment.
“Kazakhstan maintains high momentum despite external challenges. The resilience of growth is explained by favorable oil market conditions and an active investment policy,” the EFSD review states.
However, the report also highlights a number of risks. Specifically, inflation in Kazakhstan could accelerate to 10.6 percent by the end of the year, and the key interest rate is expected to remain at 16.5 percent, according to the Fund. The risks to the forecast are mainly linked to a potential decline in global commodity prices and failure to meet oil production targets.
The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) is a regional financial mechanism established to support macroeconomic stability and sustainable development in its member countries. It was founded in 2009 at the initiative of Russia and Kazakhstan.
