Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.0107 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Kazakhstan, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial markets efficiency index in Kazakhstan stood at 0.0107.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and down 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in Kazakhstan peaked at 0.3183 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Kazakhstan ranks 82nd of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0.0297 | — |
| 1994 | 0.0297 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0297 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0214 | -27.9% |
| 1997 | 0.0214 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0233 | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0239 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 0.0252 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 0.026 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0287 | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 0.2231 | +676.8% |
| 2004 | 0.3183 | +42.7% |
| 2005 | 0.122 | -61.7% |
| 2006 | 0.0689 | -43.5% |
| 2007 | 0.2686 | +289.9% |
| 2008 | 0.1984 | -26.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1885 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0244 | -87.1% |
| 2011 | 0.0299 | +22.7% |
| 2012 | 0.0589 | +97.0% |
| 2013 | 0.033 | -44.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0463 | +40.3% |
| 2015 | 0.094 | +103.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0233 | -75.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0201 | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0424 | +111.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0095 | -77.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0107 | +12.7% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 0.0107 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0675, 16% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Kazakhstan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +676.8% | 0.0287 | 0.2231 |
| 2007 | +289.9% | 0.0689 | 0.2686 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0179 | 0 | 0.0297 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1468 | 0.0252 | 0.3183 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0382 | 0.0095 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0107 | 0.0107 | 0.0107 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More financial sector data for Kazakhstan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.51 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.02 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial markets efficiency index in Kazakhstan?
- Financial markets efficiency index in Kazakhstan was 0.0107 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3183 in 2004.
- What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for financial markets efficiency index?
- Kazakhstan ranks 82nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Markets Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.