Kazakhstan's Constitutional Reforms and Economic Outlook Discussed with Top Rating Agencies

Constitutional reforms in Kazakhstan were a central topic during meetings between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and representatives of the world's leading credit rating agencies—S&P, Moody's, and Fitch—in Washington.

The annual consultations with international rating agencies are traditionally held to assess the current macroeconomic situation and discuss factors influencing the country's credit rating. The spring session focused on constitutional reforms, inflation, population income dynamics, and sources of economic growth amid external instability.

Serik Zhumangarin noted that the sustainable development of a modern economy requires not only resources but, above all, effective institutions, predictability, and trust. These principles are enshrined in the country's new Constitution. Among the priorities are the development of education, science, innovation, and human capital as strategic directions for state activity. Essentially, the new fundamental law lays the foundation for a knowledge-based economy where competitiveness is formed through intellect, technology, and professionalism. It also guarantees equal protection for all forms of property, which is crucial for the investment climate and business development.

Real GDP growth remains at a high level. In 2025, the economy grew by 6.5%. Growth of 5–5.5% is expected this year. In the first quarter of 2026 (the current year), growth was 3%, excluding temporary factors related to oil production.

The structural transformation of the economy continues. The share of the oil sector in GDP has decreased from 16.5% in 2010 to 8.1% in 2024. Meanwhile, manufacturing industry has grown for two consecutive years and reached 12.7% of GDP, exceeding the share of the extractive sector.

The priorities of Kazakhstan's new economic policy are focused on diversification and digitalization. The goal is to ensure not only growth rates but also its sustainability alongside rising real incomes and employment for the population. In this regard, emphasis is placed on actively attracting investments. Key sectors have been identified: oil & gas; chemicals; agro-industrial complex; pharmaceuticals; artificial intelligence; and metallurgy.

To balance economic growth goals with inflation containment, coordination between the Government, National Bank (central bank), and Financial Markets Regulation Agency has been strengthened. A joint action program for 2026–2028 was approved in November 2025 (the previous year). It envisages annual GDP growth not lower than 5% and real income growth for citizens at a rate exceeding inflation by 2–3 percentage points annually.

Separate attention is given to fiscal consolidation (budget consolidation). Serik Zhumangarin noted that over recent years transfers from Kazakhstan's National Fund exceeding KZT 5 trillion annually contributed significantly to inflation (the text mentions "в инфляцию оказывали" which implies contributing to inflationary pressures). In 2026 (the current year), for the first time in recent years (since at least before last year), no targeted transfer was made from this fund (in contrast to KZT 3.25 trillion allocated in last year). Concurrently optimization measures regarding budget expenditures are being implemented across government spending lines as part thereof too .

One remaining constraint is insufficient development within domestic consumer goods production sectors . As stimulating measures , programs within agriculture & processing industries encompassing over projects including dairy farming , meat livestock breeding poultry farming fish industry etcetera have been launched . Additionally non-resource sector development efforts aimed reducing import dependency continue intensively .

Inflation shows signs slowing down : from % recorded end-of-year figure down towards % recorded end-of-first-quarter figure . By end-of-year forecast anticipates level below % while maintaining projected economic expansion range between -%. < p >Representatives from rating agencies acknowledged achieving balance between controlling price pressures while sustaining robust expansion poses complex challenge given active pace currently observed . However they emphasized key indicator remains real disposable incomes households which must keep pace accordingly . < p >Given significant role agriculture plays within national economy separate discussion took place regarding provision mineral fertilizers dependence upon imports thereof . 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