Kazakhstan: public finances

How much revenue does Kazakhstan's budget collect?

Republican budget revenues in Kazakhstan, excluding transfers, were 8.5 trillion tenge in the first half of 2026, 100.6% of plan and 24.6% more than a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance told a Government session on 14 July 2026. Tax revenues were 8.3 trillion tenge, up more than 29%, and customs payments reached 2.4 trillion tenge.

The republican budget is the central government budget; local budgets and transfers from the National Fund are reported separately. The Ministry said state budget spending was 98.2% executed in the half-year. Higher prices for main export goods and more foreign trade contributed to the increase in revenue.

Official sources: Government session on 14 July 2026

What is in Kazakhstan's budget for 2027 to 2029?

The Government approved the draft republican budget for 2027 to 2029 and the socio-economic forecast on 25 August 2026, according to the Prime Minister's office. The forecast expects average real GDP growth above 5% a year in 2027 to 2029, with nominal GDP rising from 199.3 trillion tenge in 2027 to 245 trillion tenge in 2029.

The draft was sent to Parliament for approval. The Government named faster construction of infrastructure and social facilities as a main priority. The final spending and revenue figures are those in the budget law adopted by Parliament, which can differ from the draft.

Official sources: Prime Minister's office

Where can I find the size of Kazakhstan's National Fund?

The National Bank of Kazakhstan publishes the foreign currency assets of the National Fund each month, alongside international reserves, in millions of US dollars, in its international reserves and National Fund assets table. The latest data were published on 9 October 2026, and the bank gives 30 October 2026 as the next release date.

Since 1 February 2024 the assets are shown after deducting liabilities under the National Fund for Children programme, which pays a share of investment income into children's savings accounts. Transfers from the fund to the budget are set in the budget law. Figures can be shown as a table or chart and downloaded from the page.

Official sources: international reserves and National Fund assets table

What is Kazakhstan's national debt?

In 2025, general government gross debt in Kazakhstan was 24.3% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 26.4% of GDP in 2020 and the low 4.1% of GDP in 2007. It is 44th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 46.9% of GDP. Of 185 countries with 2025 data, 166th highest.

What is Kazakhstan's fiscal deficit?

According to the IMF, general government net lending or borrowing in Kazakhstan was -3.1% of GDP in 2025, a deficit. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 7.7% of GDP; its low point was 2020, at -7.0% of GDP. Europe & Central Asia median: -2.4% of GDP; Kazakhstan is 34th highest of 51. Of 188 countries with 2025 data, 107th highest.

What is Kazakhstan's government revenue?

The IMF puts general government revenue in Kazakhstan at 18.5% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 16.6% of GDP (2015) to 28.8% of GDP (2007). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 41.3% of GDP, and Kazakhstan placed 49th highest of 50. Worldwide: 142nd of 187.

How much does Kazakhstan's government spend?

The IMF puts general government spending in Kazakhstan at 21.6% of GDP in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 18.8% of GDP (2018) to 27.1% of GDP (2008). Europe & Central Asia median: 43.3% of GDP; Kazakhstan is 48th highest of 50. World rank, highest first: 135th of 186.

What is tax revenue in Kazakhstan?

11.9% of GDP: that is central government tax revenue in Kazakhstan for 2023, according to the IMF. Since 2010 it has ranged from 8.3% of GDP (2020) to 18.3% of GDP (2011). It is 43rd highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 19.6% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 91st of 110.

How much does Kazakhstan spend on its military?

SIPRI puts military spending in Kazakhstan at 0.4% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 1.3% of GDP; its low point was 2024, at 0.4% of GDP. It is 44th highest of 46 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 2.0% of GDP. Of 149 countries with 2025 data, 141st highest.