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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan places highest on Violent Discipline of Children (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Debt Service on External Debt (bottom 3%).
Kazakhstan in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
20,330,104
people
since 1950
Land area
2,699,700
km²
since 1992
GDP per person
37,851
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
74.4
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.837
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
4.771
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Kazakhstan
Key facts about Kazakhstan
- Capital
- Astana
- Official languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
- ISO code
- KAZ · KZ
- Domain · dialling
- .kz · +7
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Kazakhstan’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
11thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
joint23rdof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
44thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
42ndof 171
From 3 of 4 key statistics
49thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint59thof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
65thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
69thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint90thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
99thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
97thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
97thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint88thof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
139thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
147thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
170thof 181
From 2 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Kazakhstan’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Kazakhstan in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Kazakhstan stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Kazakhstan sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Kazakhstan does best9
In the top third of all countries measured. 7 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 2nd
Position · derived 89th of 90 · 1 = worst · 37.9 · 2025
world median 75.8 (better)
- 3rd
Position · derived 125th of 127 · 1 = worst · 0.6 · 2023
world median 4.7 (better) · ▼ 4 pts since 2017
- 4th
Position · derived 4th of 164 · 97.86 · 2025
world median 64.87 (better)
- 8th
Position · derived 102nd of 109 · 1 = worst · 0.002 · 2025
world median 0.039 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2018
- 9th
Not ranked by the publisher · 100 · 2025
world median 95.3 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2015
- GovTech Maturity Indextop 6%
Position · derived 12th of 196 · 0.945 · 2025
world median 0.63 (better) · ▲ 14 pts since 2022
Where Kazakhstan struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 2 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 4thDebt Service on External Debtbottom 3%
Position · derived 4th of 109 · 1 = worst · 48.43 · 2024
world median 12.93 (worse)
- 9thCarbon Intensity of Electricitybottom 4%
Position · derived 9th of 193 · 1 = worst · 801.9 · 2024
world median 468.81 (worse)
- CO₂ Emissions per Capitabottom 6%
Position · derived 13th of 210 · 1 = worst · 13.94 · 2024
world median 3.21 (worse)
- Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 8%
Not ranked by the publisher · 6.654 · 2024
world median 2.738 (worse)
Position · derived 19th of 174 · 1 = worst · 12.96 · 2025
world median 4.456 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Kazakhstan can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
53rd
of 141 · 1990
60th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
132nd
of 173 · 2012
96th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
48th
of 125 · 2000
50th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 24 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
83rd
of 132 · 2022
81st
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
61st
of 140 · 1995
56th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
64th
of 172 · 2020
58th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Kazakhstan has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Crop Production Index+82 pts since 2012
- Food Production Index+77 pts since 2012
- GDP Growth+63 pts since 2015
Losing ground
Where Kazakhstan has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Adjusted Net Savings-44 pts since 2011
- Short-Term Share of External Debt-30 pts since 2014
- RISE Renewable Energy Policy Score-18 pts since 2013
05In context
Kazakhstan and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Central Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- =60Kazakhstan
- 87
Kyrgyzstan - =100
Uzbekistan - =125
Tajikistan - 148
Turkmenistan
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Kazakhstan
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions28
Agriculture Orientation Index26th of 132position · derived0.72Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 19% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Kazakhstan 0.72 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indextop 45%0.631CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
top 45% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Kazakhstan 0.631 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings140th of 198position · derived30.48Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 29% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 30.48 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)55th of 192rank0.484ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 29% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Kazakhstan 0.484 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 36%99.7Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 36% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Kazakhstan 99.7 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption112th of 211position · derived-0.262Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 47% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kazakhstan -0.262 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index96th of 181rank38CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 47% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Kazakhstan 38 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▲ +22 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt4th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst48.43Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
bottom 3% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Kazakhstan 48.43 · world median 12.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
No real change since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)32nd of 110position · derived · 1 = worst62.6External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 28% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Kazakhstan 62.6 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2014
Government AI Readiness Index58th of 195rank56.7AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 29% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 56.7 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness104th of 209position · derived0.103Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 50% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Kazakhstan 0.103 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education35th of 123position · derived4.865Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
top 28% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 4.865 · world median 3.709 (better)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▲ +41 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index12th of 196position · derived0.945GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 6% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.945 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index154th of 175position · derived0.123Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 13% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.123 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index126th of 176position · derived0.131Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.131 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory42nd of 168rank72ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 25% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 72 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index49th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.736Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Kazakhstan 0.736 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment6th of 135position · derived37.17Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 4% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Kazakhstan 37.17 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill154th of 168position · derived3.557Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 8% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 3.557 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality93rd of 209position · derived0.022Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 44% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kazakhstan 0.022 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law130th of 211position · derived-0.409Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 39% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kazakhstan -0.409 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
No real change since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators44th of 188position · derived84.89SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 23% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 84.89 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density9th of 139position · derived46.92Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 6% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Kazakhstan 46.92 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index127th of 176position · derived0.259Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 28% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.259 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability151st of 206position · derived-0.963Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 27% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kazakhstan -0.963 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law121st of 190position · derived75.63WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 36% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Kazakhstan 75.63 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation24
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution45th of 139position · derived87.05Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 32% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Kazakhstan 87.05 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings95th of 118position · derived-0.205Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 20% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Kazakhstan -0.205 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)99th of 158position · derived3.744Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 38% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 3.744 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Crop Production Index26th of 195position · derived129.35Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 13% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Kazakhstan 129.35 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +82 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports83rd of 170position · derived26.74Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 49% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Kazakhstan 26.74 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index56th of 145rank0.363ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 38% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Kazakhstan 0.363 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit119th of 179position · derived23.86Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
bottom 34% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Kazakhstan 23.86 · world median 35.95 (worse)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index30th of 195position · derived127.76Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 15% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Kazakhstan 127.76 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +77 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowsbottom 5%-0.284FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
bottom 5% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan -0.284 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -42 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth22nd of 186position · derived6.5GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 11% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Kazakhstan 6.5 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▲ +63 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)51st of 185position · derived37,851GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 27% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Kazakhstan 37,851 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Global Innovation Index81st of 139rank26.34GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 42% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 26.34 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2022
Gross Savings (% of GDP)37th of 146position · derived28.99Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 25% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 28.99 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
ICT Goods Exports63rd of 119position · derived0.87ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 47% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Kazakhstan 0.87 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports64th of 118position · derived7.3ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 46% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Kazakhstan 7.3 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +32 percentile points since 2014
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)36th of 158position · derived32.35Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 22% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 32.35 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
Livestock Production Index39th of 194position · derived124.81Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 20% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Kazakhstan 124.81 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +53 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index79th of 139rank2.7LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 41% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Kazakhstan 2.7 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)55th of 132position · derived12.71Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 41% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 12.71 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Research and Development Spending73rd of 84position · derived0.144Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
bottom 13% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 0.144 · world median 0.814 (worse)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants69th of 145position · derived758.01Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 47% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Kazakhstan 758.01 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 45%2.9Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 45% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Kazakhstan 2.9 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)15th of 180position · derived26.84Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 7% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Kazakhstan 26.84 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2011
World Energy Trilemma Index51st of 99rank63.4Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 46% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 63.4 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour16
Average Weekly Hours Worked104th of 182position · derived37.92Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 43% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Kazakhstan 37.92 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Agriculture102nd of 182position · derived11.32Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Kazakhstan 11.32 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry79th of 182position · derived19.89Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 43% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Kazakhstan 19.89 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Services65th of 182position · derived68.79Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 35% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Kazakhstan 68.79 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio40th of 182position · derived64.54Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Kazakhstan 64.54 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate31st of 182position · derived62.65Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Kazakhstan 62.65 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager24th of 179position · derived31.1Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 13% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Kazakhstan 31.1 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed46th of 168position · derived82,765GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 27% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Kazakhstan 82,765 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate39th of 182position · derived67.77Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 21% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Kazakhstan 67.77 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked53rd of 182position · derived41.52Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Kazakhstan 41.52 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate109th of 182position · derived26.13Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 40% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Kazakhstan 26.13 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate102nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst4.771Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Kazakhstan 4.771 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment101st of 182position · derived · 1 = worst24.79Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 45% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Kazakhstan 24.79 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 15%0.1Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 15% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Kazakhstan 0.1 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate166th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst3.806Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 9% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Kazakhstan 3.806 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Education & Knowledge20
Academic Freedom Index121st of 176position · derived0.334Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.334 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate14th of 172position · derived99.73Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 8% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Kazakhstan 99.73 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling86th of 195position · derived14.01Expected years of schooling2023
top 44% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Kazakhstan 14.01 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 4%55.69Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 4% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Kazakhstan 55.69 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores83rd of 172position · derived416.15Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 48% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Kazakhstan 416.15 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary44th of 75position · derived4.127Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 43% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Kazakhstan 4.127 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty91st of 125position · derived · 1 = worst10.4110-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 27% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Kazakhstan 10.41 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School55th of 172position · derived9.127Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 32% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Kazakhstan 9.127 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling32nd of 193position · derived12.55Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 16% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Kazakhstan 12.55 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
No real change since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary43rd of 121position · derived · 1 = worst6.402Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
bottom 35% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Kazakhstan 6.402 · world median 3.691 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
PISA Mathematics Performance45th of 79position · derived425.44Mean mathematics score2022
bottom 44% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Kazakhstan 425.44 · world median 442.09 (worse)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance60th of 79position · derived386.28Mean reading score2022
bottom 24% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Kazakhstan 386.28 · world median 440.35 (worse)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance48th of 79position · derived423.17Mean science score2022
bottom 40% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Kazakhstan 423.17 · world median 446.93 (worse)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate52nd of 120position · derived70.58Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 43% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Kazakhstan 70.58 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate29th of 165position · derived99.69Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 17% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Kazakhstan 99.69 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
School Life Expectancy42nd of 77position · derived14.28School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
bottom 46% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Kazakhstan 14.28 · world median 14.59 (worse)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment45th of 109position · derived97.2Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 41% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Kazakhstan 97.2 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio46th of 95position · derived53.46Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
top 48% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Kazakhstan 53.46 · world median 52.77 (better)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Completion Rate4th of 164position · derived97.86Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 2% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Kazakhstan 97.86 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 13%99.8315–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 13% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Kazakhstan 99.83 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing17
Dietary Energy Supply61st of 155position · derived3,141Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 39% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Kazakhstan 3,141 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months79th of 136position · derived37.77Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 42% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Kazakhstan 37.77 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index50th of 172rank0.182GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 29% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Kazakhstan 0.182 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
No real change since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index102nd of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.002MPI (0–1)2025
top 6% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.002 · world median 0.039 (better)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2018
Global Violent Deaths108th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst3.72Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 49% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Kazakhstan 3.72 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index55th of 172position · derived0.629HCI score (0–1)2020
top 32% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.629 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index60th of 193rank0.837HDI score (0–1)2023
top 31% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.837 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate136th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst7.42Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 32% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Kazakhstan 7.42 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 65115th of 222position · derived16.26Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 48% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Kazakhstan 16.26 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth117th of 222position · derived74.4Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 48% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Kazakhstan 74.4 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio150th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst9.58Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 23% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Kazakhstan 9.58 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare153rd of 178position · derived0.29Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 16% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Kazakhstan 0.29 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity125th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst0.6Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 6% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Kazakhstan 0.6 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2017
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Kazakhstan 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five111th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst8.036Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 32% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Kazakhstan 8.036 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate130th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst9.437Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 35% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Kazakhstan 9.437 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children89th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst37.9Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
top 1% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Kazakhstan 37.9 · world median 75.8 (better)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Kazakhstan 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield159th of 179position · derived1,028Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 11% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Kazakhstan 1,028 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage112th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst6.1Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 23% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Kazakhstan 6.1 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality140th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst8.348Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 17% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Kazakhstan 8.348 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index12th of 184position · derived1.004Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 7% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Kazakhstan 1.004 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index44th of 169position · derived0.766IHDI (0–1)2023
top 26% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.766 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received125th of 130position · derived0.034Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 4% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Kazakhstan 0.034 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI72nd of 156position · derived0.687PHDI (0–1)2023
top 46% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.687 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability22
Agricultural Emissions57th of 193position · derived27,950Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 28% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Kazakhstan 27,950 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land89th of 121position · derived0.83Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 27% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Kazakhstan 0.83 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land7th of 209position · derived79.37Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 3% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Kazakhstan 79.37 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person1st of 206position · derived1.459Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 1% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Kazakhstan 1.459 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity9th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst801.9Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 4% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Kazakhstan 801.9 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
No real change since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)30th of 190rank0.355ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 16% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Kazakhstan 0.355 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita13th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst13.94Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 6% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Kazakhstan 13.94 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 8%6.654Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 8% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Kazakhstan 6.654 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare176th of 188position · derived3.879Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 8% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Kazakhstan 3.879 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
No real change since 2013
Forest Area192nd of 210position · derived1.312Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 10% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Kazakhstan 1.312 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster27th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst120,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 16% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Kazakhstan 120,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Land Under Cereal Production8th of 179position · derived16,277,911Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 4% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Kazakhstan 16,277,911 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density185th of 188position · derived0.04Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 1% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Kazakhstan 0.04 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation139th of 190position · derived15.21Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 28% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Kazakhstan 15.21 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index44th of 190rank56.44ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 23% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Kazakhstan 56.44 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area118th of 150position · derived0.13Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 25% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Kazakhstan 0.13 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita79th of 181position · derived3,212Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 43% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Kazakhstan 3,212 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation135th of 190position · derived15.21Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 30% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Kazakhstan 15.21 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress46th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst33.57Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 26% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Kazakhstan 33.57 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector94th of 171position · derived56.75Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 46% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Kazakhstan 56.75 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 49%5.721Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 49% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Kazakhstan 5.721 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index161st of 193position · derived · 1 = worst1.73WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 17% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Kazakhstan 1.73 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 21%106.4Male births per 100 female births2023
top 21% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Kazakhstan 106.4 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index82nd of 140position · derived · 1 = worst20.9SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 42% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Kazakhstan 20.9 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index116th of 176position · derived0.682Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 34% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.682 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index123rd of 176position · derived0.185Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.185 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index117th of 176position · derived0.204Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 34% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.204 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index141st of 176position · derived0.329Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 20% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.329 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media143rd of 176position · derived-1.119Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Kazakhstan -1.119 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns154th of 176position · derived-1.262Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Kazakhstan -1.262 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
No real change since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Kazakhstan 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index143rd of 176position · derived0.107Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.107 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index120th of 176position · derived0.532Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 32% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Kazakhstan 0.532 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Kazakhstan 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index96th of 149rank · 1 = worst86.99GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 36% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Kazakhstan 86.99 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index130th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst2.8INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 31% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Kazakhstan 2.8 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence136th of 211position · derived-0.205Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 36% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Kazakhstan -0.205 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors89th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.686Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 48% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Kazakhstan -0.686 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 40%4,144Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 40% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Kazakhstan 4,144 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
No real change since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumbottom 26%163Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
bottom 26% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Kazakhstan 163 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 39%4,377Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 39% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Kazakhstan 4,377 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs19th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst12.96Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
bottom 10% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Kazakhstan 12.96 · world median 4.456 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 9%-59.4Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 9% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Kazakhstan -59.4 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -51 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratebottom 46%-0.237Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Kazakhstan -0.237 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 3%5Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 3% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Kazakhstan 5 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 38%11.7Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
bottom 38% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Kazakhstan 11.7 · world median 9.376 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2014
Energy4
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)top 30%2.034Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
top 30% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Kazakhstan 2.034 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▲ +54 percentile points since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 11%176.47Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 11% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Kazakhstan 176.47 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 34%32.72Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 34% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 32.72 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scorebottom 35%24.92Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 35% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Kazakhstan 24.92 · world median 33.26 (worse)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership64th of 140position · derived92.17Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 45% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Kazakhstan 92.17 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership63rd of 140position · derived81.12Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 45% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Kazakhstan 81.12 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 34%20.14Births per 1,000 population2023
top 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Kazakhstan 20.14 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 38%6.709Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Kazakhstan 6.709 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 46%29.46Median age (years)2023
bottom 46% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Kazakhstan 29.46 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 50%8.308Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 50% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Kazakhstan 8.308 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitybottom 5%7.53People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 5% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Kazakhstan 7.53 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 38%1.319Population growth (% per year)2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Kazakhstan 1.319 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 34%29.54Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Kazakhstan 29.54 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 22%94.86Males per 100 females2023
bottom 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Kazakhstan 94.86 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 32%60.89People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 32% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Kazakhstan 60.89 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 25%3.012Live births per woman2023
top 25% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Kazakhstan 3.012 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Kazakhstan. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2018
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Container Port Traffic
- Cost of Sending Remittances · last seen 2021
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Ecological Footprint
- Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Fatal Occupational Injuries · last seen 2017
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management
- General Government Consumption · last seen 2024
- Gini Index · last seen 2021
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2024
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2019
- Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Household Consumption · last seen 2024
- Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2021
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2021
- INFORM Severity Index
- Informal Employment Rate
- Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2021
- Nuclear Share of Electricity Generation
- Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · last seen 2020
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2021
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2021
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2021
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2021
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2021
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2021
- Trade (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2019
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2016
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- Each statistic shows its newest edition, which is not always the edition the Country Index uses: the index pins every source to one data year so its average compares like with like.
How a standing is built from percentiles, why Kazakhstan can move because other countries moved, and why publishers measure between 120 and 215 countries each are set out in full in how a standing is made and what a standing cannot tell you.
Sources
- Statistics: 36 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
- Capital, languages, currency, codes: Wikidata, public domain (CC0).
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Photographs
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Kazakhstan: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/kazakhstan