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Kazakhstan Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

24.81% +0.43% (+1.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #161 Global Peak 26.36% (2020) Source IMF WEO

Kazakhstan Government Debt to GDP (2002–2025)

Overview

Kazakhstan's government debt to gdp stood at 24.81% in 2025, a rise of +0.43% from 2024. The IMF projects 24.81% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 161st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 30.23% - -
2029* IMF 29.51% - -
2028* IMF 28.63% - -
2027* IMF 27.50% - -
2026* IMF 26.38% - -
2025* IMF 24.81% - -
2025 24.81% +0.43% #161
2024 24.38% +1.40% #23
2023 22.98% −0.54% #20
2022 23.52% −1.58% #21
2021 25.10% −1.26% #19
2020 26.36% +6.41% #24
2019 19.94% −0.32% #17
2018 20.26% +0.39% #19
2017 19.87% +0.19% #17
2016 19.68% −2.21% #19
2015 21.88% +7.39% #27
2014 14.50% +1.89% #21
2013 12.60% +0.48% #19
2012 12.13% +1.96% #19
2011 10.16% −0.52% #14
Show all years (2002-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.9% GDP growth 7.3% C/A balance 1.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kazakhstan's government debt to gdp?

Kazakhstan's government debt to gdp was 24.81% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's government debt to gdp peaked at 26.36% in 2020.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Kazakhstan?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Kazakhstan was 4.09% in 2007.

How does Kazakhstan rank in government debt to gdp?

Kazakhstan ranks 161st globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Kazakhstan in 2025?

Kazakhstan's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 24.81% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Kazakhstan in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 24.81%. This ranks 161st in the world.

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