Construction output in Kazakhstan reaches 4.1 trn in 1H of 2026
The volume of construction works in Kazakhstan rose to 4.1 trillion tenge in the first half of 2026, a 15.2% increase compared to the same period last year, Qazinform News Agency cites the Industry and Construction Ministry.
The country’s construction sector remains one of the key drivers of economic growth, contributing about 6% of Kazakhstan’s GDP.
In 2025, construction output totaled 10.7 trillion tenge, up 17.5% from 2024, driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, housing development, and rising investment activity.
Recently enacted Construction Code, it aims to improve quality and safety through digital monitoring, stricter oversight, and mandatory consideration of seismic risks.
Over 70% of building materials are produced locally, supplied by more than 3,000 enterprises.
In 2026, 48 projects worth 202.2 billion tenge are planned, expected to create over 3,500 jobs.
The sector employs more than 380,000 specialists, including builders, architects, designers, and engineers.
Earlier, President Tokayev ordered large-scale construction of social and infrastructure facilities nationwide.
