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Kazakhstan Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

17.56% +0.12% (+0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #95 Global Peak 19.03% (2017) Source World Bank

Kazakhstan Government Spending (1997–2025)

Overview

Kazakhstan's government spending stood at 17.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.12% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.56% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 95th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 17.77% - -
2025* trend 17.56% - -
2025 17.56% +0.12% #95
2023 17.45% +1.28% #16
2022 16.16% −0.95% #14
2021 17.12% +0.28% #23
2020 16.83% +0.77% #23
2019 16.06% +1.36% #29
2018 14.71% −4.32% #26
2017 19.03% +2.70% #48
2016 16.33% +0.84% #29
2015 15.49% +0.18% #29
2014 15.31% +0.70% #27
2013 14.61% −1.19% #23
2012 15.80% +0.59% #28
2011 15.21% −1.26% #26
2010 16.47% +2.40% #28
Show all years (1997-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kazakhstan's government spending?

Kazakhstan's government spending was 17.56% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's government spending peaked at 19.03% in 2017.

What was the lowest government spending in Kazakhstan?

The lowest government spending in Kazakhstan was 12.69% in 2002.

How does Kazakhstan rank in government spending?

Kazakhstan ranks 95th globally in government spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected government spending of Kazakhstan in 2025?

Kazakhstan's government spending is projected to reach 17.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Kazakhstan in 2025?

The government spending of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 17.56%. This ranks 95th in the world.

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