Kazakhstan - statistics & facts
The ninth-largest country by land area, Kazakhstan is a major economy in Eurasia. It ranks first by gross domestic product (GDP) in Central Asia and second after Russia in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Given its well-connectedness to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Kazakhstan has become an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), such as in the green energy and digital sectors. Furthermore, the country participates in the Belt and Road Initiative.
