Kazakhstan climbs 17 spots to 53rd in global investment risk and resilience index
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Kazakhstan rose 17 places to 53rd in the Henley & Partners Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, the highest among Central Asian states. The country also ranked 77th among 192 nations in the Global Relocation Index and was placed by the U.S. State Department in the lowest travel-risk tier.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan rose from 70th in October 2025 to 53rd in May 2026 in the Henley & Partners Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index.
- Among Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan ranked 81st, Kyrgyzstan 96th, and Tajikistan 97th.
- In the first half of 2026, fixed capital investment in Kazakhstan reached 9.5 trillion tenge, with real growth of 9.6 percent.
- Kazakhstan ranked 77th out of 192 countries in the Global Relocation Index.
- The U.S. State Department placed Kazakhstan in the lowest travel-risk tier, alongside Canada, Japan, and Portugal.
Investment Index Rise
Kazakhstan climbed 17 positions to 53rd place in the Henley & Partners Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index. The country was ranked 70th in October 2025 and improved to 53rd in the May 2026 update. Kazakhstan leads Central Asia, ahead of Uzbekistan at 81st, Kyrgyzstan at 96th, and Tajikistan at 97th. Experts note that Kazakhstan's investment attractiveness is growing, with key sectors including energy, infrastructure, and digital technologies.
Investment Activity
In the first half of 2026, fixed capital investment reached 9.5 trillion tenge, a real increase of 9.6 percent. Private investment grew by more than 21 percent and accounted for 87 percent of total investment. Investment is diversifying beyond raw materials into manufacturing, construction, transport and logistics, agriculture, and information and communications. By mid-2026, 57 agreements with strategic investors had been signed, providing stable terms for up to 25 years.
Relocation and Safety
Kazakhstan ranked 77th out of 192 countries in the Global Relocation Index, which considers cost of living, safety, healthcare quality, and tax efficiency. The U.S. State Department placed Kazakhstan in the lowest travel-risk tier, alongside Canada, Japan, and Portugal. Over the past seven years, the number of university grants in Kazakhstan increased 1.5 times, and science funding grew sixfold. Scientists' salaries doubled, and 720 apartments have been provided to researchers to date.
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Kazakhstan climbs 17 spots to 53rd in global investment risk and resilience index
