Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita (2026)
Kazakhstan has the largest major economy in Central Asia, supported by oil, natural gas, mining, metals, agriculture, transport, services, and growing trade links between Europe and Asia. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s resource-based economic output compares with its population. Explore Kazakhstan’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$17,503
Est. in USD
World Rank
#68
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+17.8%
+$2,648
Asia Rank
#16
Out of 49 countries
1. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita in 2026
Kazakhstan’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within an economy where energy, minerals, industry, transport, and services play major roles. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with economies of different sizes more meaningful. The indicator helps show how the country’s natural resource wealth translates into output generated for each person.
2. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita Growth (1992–2026)
3. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,503 | +17.8% |
| 2025 | $14,855 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $14,459 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | $13,158 | +14.6% |
| 2022 | $11,484 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | $10,374 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | $9,122 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | $9,813 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $9,813 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | $9,248 | +19.9% |
| 2016 | $7,715 | -26.6% |
| 2015 | $10,511 | -17.9% |
| 2014 | $12,808 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | $13,891 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | $12,387 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | $11,634 | +28.3% |
| 2010 | $9,071 | +26.6% |
| 2009 | $7,165 | -15.8% |
| 2008 | $8,514 | +25.7% |
| 2007 | $6,771 | +27.9% |
| 2006 | $5,292 | +40.3% |
| 2005 | $3,771 | +31.2% |
| 2004 | $2,874 | +39.0% |
| 2003 | $2,068 | +24.7% |
| 2002 | $1,658 | +11.2% |
| 2001 | $1,491 | +21.3% |
| 2000 | $1,229 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | $1,132 | -23.5% |
| 1998 | $1,480 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | $1,459 | +7.4% |
| 1996 | $1,359 | +28.1% |
| 1995 | $1,061 | +41.1% |
| 1994 | $752 | +146.6% |
| 1993 | $305 | +80.5% |
| 1992 | $169 | — |
4. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+17.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+68.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+126.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+230.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Kazakhstan’s GDP per capita has been influenced by energy prices, commodity exports, investment, exchange rates, inflation, and development of non-resource sectors. Periods of strong oil and mineral markets can support higher output, while external shocks can slow progress. Historical data helps illustrate how economic diversification and commodity cycles have shaped per-person production over time.
5. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Kazakhstan
$17,503
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Kazakhstan’s GDP per capita is approximately
8.5%
below the
Asia average
and
30.5%
below the world average.
6. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Oman | $21,645 |
| #14 | Maldives | $19,464 |
| #15 | Turkey | $19,018 |
| #16 | Kazakhstan | $17,503 |
| #17 | Malaysia | $15,085 |
| #18 | China | $14,874 |
| #19 | Turkmenistan | $12,300 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan GDP (Nominal)
$360.5 Billion
(2026)
Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita
$17,503
(2026)
Kazakhstan’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population size. Total GDP highlights Kazakhstan’s importance within Central Asia, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer view of output generated per resident. Using both indicators together offers a more complete assessment of economic performance.
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8. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $18,547 | +6.0% |
| 2028 | $19,543 | +5.4% |
| 2029 | $20,686 | +5.8% |
| 2030 | $21,866 | +5.7% |
Kazakhstan GDP per capita is projected to reach $21,866 by 2030, representing a 24.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Kazakhstan GDP per capita is estimated at $17,503 in 2026.
It ranks #68 globally and #16 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 17.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 68.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 126.9%.
It is approximately 8.5% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 30.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $21,866 by 2030, 24.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Kazakhstan GDP Per Capita FAQs
Kazakhstan GDP per capita is estimated at $17,503 in 2026.
Kazakhstan ranks #68 globally and #16 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 17.8% compared with 2025.
Kazakhstan GDP per capita was approximately $10,511 in 2015.
Kazakhstan GDP per capita is approximately 8.5% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.