Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 16.5% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Kazakhstan, 1997–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Kazakhstan is 16.5%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Kazakhstan peaked at 24.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.6%, in 1999.
Kazakhstan ranks 123rd of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 14.0% | — |
| 1998 | 11.2% | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 8.6% | -23.4% |
| 2000 | 11.3% | +32.2% |
| 2001 | 11.4% | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 13.2% | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 13.9% | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 15.1% | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 21.4% | +41.4% |
| 2011 | 24.0% | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 22.5% | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 20.5% | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 19.5% | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 13.7% | -29.8% |
| 2016 | 13.7% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 16.2% | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 16.0% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 14.9% | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 11.8% | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 12.3% | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 16.9% | +36.9% |
| 2023 | 16.5% | -2.1% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 16.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.7%, 64% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 16.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 47% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.2% | 8.6% | 14.0% | 3 |
| 2000s | 13.0% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 18.2% | 13.7% | 24.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.4% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Kazakhstan?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Kazakhstan was 16.5% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 24.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 1999.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Kazakhstan ranks 123rd out of 157 countries with data for 2023.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.