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Kazakhstan has entered the ranks of the world’s 50 largest economies and is the only country from Central Asia to appear in the latest list—an inclusion that underscores two decades of steady expansion and growing investor interest.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

How the list was compiled

The ranking was assembled by Visual Capitalist using International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. It considers the combined output of the 50 largest economies by gross domestic product (GDP) and tracks average annual real GDP growth between 2000 and 2025, based on IMF estimates.

Kazakhstan’s growth trajectory

According to the IMF figures cited, Kazakhstan’s average real GDP growth over 2000–2025 stands at 5.6%, placing it among the top five globally for long-term expansion alongside China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Earlier projections also suggest the country’s nominal GDP could reach about KZT 230 trillion by 2028 if current trends hold.

Global leaders and growth gaps

The United States remains the world’s largest economy, with output valued at approximately $30.6 trillion. The top five by size also includes China, Germany, Japan, and India. Growth dynamics differ markedly, however: since 2000, average real GDP growth is estimated at roughly 2.1% for the U.S., compared with about 8% for China over the same period.

Why it matters

Kazakhstan’s inclusion in the top-50 and its durable growth record enhance the country’s investment profile. A stronger economic base could support diversification, new industrial projects, and job creation, while reinforcing Kazakhstan’s role as a regional hub for trade and logistics.