Kazakhstan IT services exports grow 34-fold in five years to $1.14bn
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Kazakhstan's IT services exports reached $1.142 billion in 2025, up from $33.5 million in 2020, according to the Ministry of AI and Digital Development. The country became a net exporter of IT services, with export revenue exceeding import spending by more than 2.6 times. Kazakh digital solutions are now supplied to more than 110 countries.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan's IT services exports rose from $33.5 million in 2020 to $1.142 billion in 2025, a nearly 34-fold increase.
- In 2025, Kazakhstan became a net exporter of IT services, with export revenue exceeding import spending of $429 million by more than 2.6 times.
- Astana Hub participants exported $634 million in 2025, with 537 companies making foreign sales and over 32,000 jobs created in the ecosystem.
- Kazakh digital solutions are supplied to more than 110 countries worldwide.
- The strategic goal is to increase Kazakhstan's IT services exports to $5 billion by 2030.
Export Growth Trajectory
Kazakhstan's IT services exports grew from $33.5 million in 2020 to $1.142 billion in 2025, according to the Ministry of AI and Digital Development. Annual exports were $60.07 million in 2021, $337 million in 2022, $529.1 million in 2023, and $690.7 million in 2024. In 2025, exports exceeded $1 billion for the first time. The country became a net exporter of IT services, with export revenue more than 2.6 times higher than import spending of $429 million.
Regional Position and Astana Hub
Kazakhstan is strengthening its position among regional technology exporters, with Georgia's telecom, computer, and information services exports at $842.3 million in 2024 and Armenia's at about $1.18 billion. Astana Hub participants exported $634 million in 2025, with 537 companies making foreign sales. The ecosystem has created more than 32,000 jobs. Kazakh digital solutions are now supplied to more than 110 countries.
Future Expansion Plans
The next stage is scaling Kazakh technology companies and entering larger international markets. Priority markets include the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The strategic goal is to increase Kazakhstan's IT services exports to $5 billion by 2030.
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Kazakhstan IT services exports grow 34-fold in five years to $1.14bn
