ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 9 . According to the
Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS (Commonwealth of
Independent States), Kazakhstan demonstrated steady growth in key
socio-economic indicators from January through February 2025,
Trend reports.
The report shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in
constant prices has picked up by 4.8 percent compared to the same
period in 2024. Industrial production picked up by 5.9 percent,
while the volume of commercial freight transport (excluding
pipeline transport) shot up by an impressive 18.8 percent — one of
the highest rates among CIS countries.
Moreover, retail trade also strengthened, showing a 4.7 percent
increase despite a slight slowdown compared to the previous year.
Consumer prices in February 2025 rose by 2.6 percent compared to
December 2024, and the producer price index for industrial products
increased by 0.3 percent.
Overall, Kazakhstan ranks among the CIS countries with the most
dynamic economic development at the start of 2025, showing
confident recovery and growth across a range of key indicators.
PremiumKazakhstan steers economic progress in CIS arena in early 2025
Kazakhstan is coming out strong with its economic performance in the early months of 2025, according to new figures released by the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS. The country has recorded steady growth across key socio-economic indicators, including a 4.8 percent rise in GDP and notable surges in industrial production and freight transport volumes. Retail trade remains resilient despite a moderate slowdown, while inflation and producer price increases remain relatively contained. These figures highlight Kazakhstan’s strong economic momentum and position it among the leading performers in the CIS region at the start of the year.
