Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 51.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan, 1998–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan stood at 51.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 173.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan peaked at 53.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 2002.
Kazakhstan ranks 36th of 99 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.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7.7% | — |
| 2002 | 5.2% | -31.6% |
| 2003 | 7.9% | +50.3% |
| 2004 | 9.1% | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 18.4% | +101.8% |
| 2006 | 53.9% | +192.6% |
| 2007 | 39.5% | -26.8% |
| 2008 | 17.4% | -55.8% |
| 2009 | 24.2% | +38.9% |
| 2010 | 18.0% | -25.6% |
| 2011 | 11.7% | -35.1% |
| 2012 | 11.3% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 11.1% | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 10.4% | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 18.9% | +82.4% |
| 2016 | 29.3% | +54.6% |
| 2017 | 27.3% | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 20.6% | -24.5% |
| 2019 | 22.4% | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 22.4% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 33.4% | +49.3% |
| 2022 | 20.3% | -39.2% |
| 2023 | 22.6% | +11.1% |
| 2024 | 47.7% | +111.4% |
| 2025 | 51.7% | +8.4% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 51.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31.4%, 1.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 51.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 1.7× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 22.0% | 5.2% | 53.9% | 8 |
| 2010s | 18.1% | 10.4% | 29.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.0% | 20.3% | 51.7% | 6 |
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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kazakhstan was 51.7% in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 53.9% in 2006.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 2002.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Kazakhstan ranks 36th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.