# Kazakhstan's Economy to Grow 4.9% in 2027, IMF Says

> IMF forecasts Kazakhstan's economy to grow 4.9% in 2027 despite geopolitical tensions.
- Title: Kazakhstan's Economy to Grow 4.9% in 2027, IMF Says · euronews
- Summary: IMF forecasts Kazakhstan's economy to grow 4.9% in 2027 despite geopolitical tensions.
- Keywords: kazakhstan, imf, gdp, economy, oil exporters, geopolitical tensions, 2027 growth, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/11/06/kazakhstans-growth-to-pick-up-in-2027-despite-geopolitical-tensions-imf-says
- Author: Galiya Khassenkhanova
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:45:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kazakhstan, imf, gdp, economy, oil exporters, geopolitical tensions, 2027 growth, news, world, politics
## IMF forecasts Kazakhstan's 2027 growth
The IMF expects Kazakhstan’s economy to grow by 4.9% in 2027, up from 4.4% this year.
## Kazakhstan outpaces oil exporters
Kazakhstan is forecast to grow faster than any other oil exporter in the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia group in 2026.
## 2026 growth slowdown
The 2026 forecast marks a slowdown from the 6.5% growth recorded in 2025.
## Geopolitical tensions disrupt oil markets
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has hit Middle Eastern oil exporters hardest.
## AI investment offers opportunities
Despite geopolitical shocks, AI investment provides some support to economic activity.
## Global economic outlook
The IMF projects global economic growth to slow from 3.5% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, before recovering to 3.4% in 2027.
## Key takeaway

IMF projects Kazakhstan's economic growth to rise to 4.9% in 2027, outpacing other oil exporters in the region.