Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by 5.1% year-on-year in January–June 2026, accelerating from 4.3% growth in the January–May period. It marked the strongest expansion since January–December 2025, supported by robust growth in construction (15.2%), transportation and storage (7.1%), and trade (5.7%). In contrast, industry (3.5%), communication (4.3%), and agriculture (4.4%) recorded the slowest growth rates. Regionally, economic activity expanded most strongly in Turkistan (26.3%), Ulytau (17%), and Almaty (14.8%). Meanwhile, output contracted in Batys Kazakhstan (-6.4%), Atyrau (-5.3%), Akmola (-0.5%), and Shygys Kazakhstan (-0.2%).