Kazakhstan’s GDP Grows 6% in January-April
Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6% in January-April, according to preliminary data from the Kazakh Bureau of National Statistics. The figures indicate an acceleration in development across key sectors, including transport, trade, industry, and agriculture.
The transport sector emerged as the fastest growing sector with 22.4%, driven by increased freight volumes in rail (20.5%) and pipeline transport (19.6%). Notably high regional dynamics were recorded in Turkistan (21.8%), Zhambyl (11.2%), and Abai (14.9%) Regions.
In the construction sector, the physical volume index rose 16.2%. Officials have called for faster project execution and better local coordination to avoid rising costs, reported the National Economy Ministry’s press service on May 12.
The trade sector posted a 7% gro...