Kazakhstan has improved its position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, rising to 34th place out of 69 countries. This marks the country’s highest position in the past five years and reflects steady progress in strengthening economic competitiveness.
Kazakhstan’s rankings in recent years have been:
- 2021 – 35th
- 2022 – 43rd
- 2023 – 37th
- 2024 – 35th
- 2025 – 34th
In 2025, Kazakhstan’s performance by component is as follows:
- Domestic Economy – 35th
- International Trade – 60th
- International Investment – 47th
- Employment – 28th
- Prices – 54th
Kazakhstan’s GDP stands at $288.4 billion, placing it 43rd globally, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of $41,675, ranked 45th. The country’s real GDP growth rate of 4.8% places it in 8th position globally, underlining robust economic momentum.
In the 2025 edition, Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong lead the global ranking. Kazakhstan is placed just behind Estonia (33rd) and ahead of Japan (35th), joining a peer group that includes the United Kingdom (29th), France (32nd), and New Zealand (31st).
The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking is compiled annually by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland and assesses the ability of countries to create and sustain a competitive business environment.
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