Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Debt service as a share of exports of good and services was 3.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan, 2000–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan is 3.5%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 488.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan peaked at 8.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2011.
Kazakhstan ranks 97th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.8% | — |
| 2001 | 4.9% | -44.7% |
| 2002 | 7.5% | +52.9% |
| 2003 | 3.1% | -58.2% |
| 2004 | 3.9% | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 3.8% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -79.1% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | +58.7% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -78.7% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +37.1% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -58.3% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | +75.0% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | +68.6% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | +86.4% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +56.4% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | +57.6% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | +20.7% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | -33.6% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +66.8% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | -52.3% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | +62.9% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | +9.8% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 3.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.6%, 45% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 3.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 51% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.5% | 0.3% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.2% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More economy & growth data for Kazakhstan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.38 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 468.52 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0015 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 22.48 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -916.40 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -143.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -43.97 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 44.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan?
- Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Kazakhstan was 3.5% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2011.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for debt service as a share of exports of good and services?
- Kazakhstan ranks 97th out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a share of exports of good and services rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 488.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Debt service as a share of exports of good and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%).