🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan (Asia) has a population of 20,843,754 (2025), ranking 64 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Kazakhstan: $14,692 /inh. (2025), ranking 88 out of 211. Economic growth is 6.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 11.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Kazakhstan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Extreme poverty (1/169), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Kazakhstan, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) (193/203), Legal protection of women against violence (175/186), Foreign direct investment inflows (186/201).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Kazakhstan has $14,692 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Kazakhstan has 4.8 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Kazakhstan has 11.4 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Kazakhstan has 6.5 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 26.8 % | 2021 | 17 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 6.5 % | 2025 | 26 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 5.2 % | 2025 | 28 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $923.2B | 2025 | 36 of 201 |
| GDP | $306.2B | 2025 | 49 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $44,293 /inh. | 2025 | 61 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $6,363 /inh. | 2021 | 74 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $13,740 /inh. | 2025 | 83 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $14,692 /inh. | 2025 | 88 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 521.04 LCU/$ | 2025 | 45 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 33.1 % | 2025 | 129 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 11.4 % | 2025 | 171 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 9.6 % | 2025 | 181 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 3.8 % | 2025 | 17 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.8 % | 2025 | 39 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.5 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 68.8 % | 2025 | 65 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.8 % | 2025 | 81 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.9 % | 2025 | 81 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 11.3 % | 2025 | 104 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 26.1 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 42.2 % | 2024 | 12 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $78.8B | 2025 | 49 of 205 |
| Services exports | $12.5B | 2025 | 66 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 31.6 % | 2024 | 113 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -4.1 % | 2025 | 134 of 198 |
| Trade openness | 57.2 % | 2024 | 139 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 25.6 % | 2024 | 157 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 2,035,000 arr. | 2020 | 64 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $589M | 2020 | 102 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2023 | 144 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2025 | 179 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -0.3 % | 2025 | 186 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$916.4M | 2025 | 193 of 203 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 20.9 % | 2023 | 18 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -1.1 % | 2023 | 51 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 27.1 % | 2023 | 61 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 11.9 % | 2023 | 119 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2024 | 120 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 17.4 % | 2023 | 122 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 10.8 % | 2024 | 156 of 187 |
| Military spending | 0.4 % | 2025 | 156 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.4 months | 2025 | 35 of 177 |
| Stock market capitalization | 51.7 % | 2025 | 37 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $66.1B | 2025 | 41 of 180 |
| External debt | 62.6 % | 2024 | 87 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 27.7 % | 2025 | 122 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 32.3 % | 2025 | 44 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 29 % | 2024 | 46 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 27.2 % | 2024 | 53 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 12.7 % | 2025 | 70 of 201 |
| Services | 57.7 % | 2025 | 99 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3.7 % | 2025 | 120 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 52.3 % | 2024 | 141 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with an official ID | 98.9 % | 2021 | 26 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.4 per 100 girls | 2024 | 43 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.3 % | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.7 % | 2015 | 61 of 178 |
| Age dependency ratio | 61.7 per 100 | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Population | 20,843,754 inhab. | 2025 | 64 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 29.1 % | 2025 | 73 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 9 % | 2025 | 105 of 213 |
| Urban population | 62.4 % | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 29.5 yrs | 2023 | 126 of 226 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 61.9 % | 2025 | 151 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95 per 100 women | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.7 % | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 2.98 children/woman | 2024 | 55 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 7.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 63 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 69 of 194 |
| Birth rate | 19.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 75 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 12.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 79 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 64.6 yrs | 2023 | 82 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.21 % | 2025 | 84 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 78.5 yrs | 2024 | 103 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.5 yrs | 2024 | 111 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.3 yrs | 2024 | 121 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 129 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 135 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 18.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 160 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 33.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 163 of 183 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 6.5 per 1,000 | 2020 | 13 of 190 |
| Physicians | 3.75 per 1,000 | 2023 | 37 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.49 per 1,000 | 2023 | 54 of 196 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.3 % | 2024 | 62 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.9 % | 2024 | 72 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 27.6 % | 2023 | 96 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.8 % | 2024 | 100 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 45 per 100,000 | 2024 | 107 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 3.8 % | 2023 | 158 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.8 % | 2024 | 58 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 21.2 % | 2024 | 74 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 6 L/person | 2024 | 84 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 85 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 86 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 21.1 % | 2024 | 86 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 6.8 % | 2024 | 87 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 159.6 cm | 2014 | 88 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 21.1 % | 2024 | 93 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 171.1 cm | 2014 | 97 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult men | 20.5 % | 2024 | 106 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 35.4 % | 2024 | 112 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 77.9 % | 2020 | 38 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 43 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 35.2 % | 2022 | 57 of 80 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.62 | 2003 | 59 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.59 | 2003 | 68 of 204 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 32.8 % | 2022 | 69 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 64.2 % | 2022 | 69 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.1 % | 2020 | 71 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 10.1 % | 2024 | 82 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 2.5 % | 2020 | 105 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 19.3 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 152 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2021 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.8 % | 2021 | 8 of 169 |
| Gini index | 29.2 | 2021 | 26 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.8 % | 2021 | 117 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 13,364 km | 2026 | 5 of 230 |
| Total area | 2,724,902 km² | 2024 | 9 of 212 |
| Land area | 2,699,700 km² | 2024 | 9 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 48.4 ° | 2026 | 27 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Population density | 7.6 inh./km² | 2024 | 201 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Highest point | 7,010 m | 2026 | 9 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,212 m³/inh. | 2022 | 79 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 387 m | 2026 | 96 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 250 mm | 2022 | 158 of 180 |
| Lowest point | -132 m | 2026 | 223 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 79.2 % | 2024 | 9 of 207 |
| Arable land | 11.3 % | 2024 | 92 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 10.1 % | 2025 | 151 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 1.3 % | 2024 | 191 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.34 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.2 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.26 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.3 | 2025 | 133 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.42 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.82 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.64 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.54 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.33 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.51 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.53 | 2025 | 119 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.36 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.33 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.29 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 40 pts | 2024 | 88 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.02 | 2025 | 92 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.1 | 2025 | 102 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.26 | 2025 | 110 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.74 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.41 | 2025 | 127 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.2 | 2025 | 133 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.22 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.19 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.12 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.96 | 2025 | 151 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 19.1 % | 2025 | 109 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 18.4 % | 2025 | 134 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,917 | 2025 | 175 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 52 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 73 /100 | 2025 | 79 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 71.8 /100 | 2025 | 101 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1 pts | 2025 | 109 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with surgery | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.6 per 100,000 | 2022 | 94 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 67.7 % | 1999 | 22 of 78 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2018 | 25 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 10 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 192 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 15.5 % | 2018 | 69 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 50.1 % | 2018 | 78 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 17.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 83 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 46.9 % | 2017 | 9 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 74.7 % | 2012 | 15 of 99 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 94.3 % | 2023 | 33 of 210 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62.5 yrs | 2026 | 36 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 63 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $483 | 2024 | 101 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $181 | 2024 | 107 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.8 /10 | 2024 | 126 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 6.1 % | 2024 | 33 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has about 20,843,754 inhabitants (2025), ranking 64 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Kazakhstan?
GDP per capita is $14,692 /inh. (2025): Kazakhstan ranks 88 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Kazakhstan?
Annual inflation is 11.4 % (2025); Kazakhstan ranks 171 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Kazakhstan?
The unemployment rate is 4.8 % (2025); Kazakhstan ranks 81 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Kazakhstan stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Kazakhstan has $14,692 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Kazakhstan come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.