Kazakhstan ranked first among the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in terms of the size of announced new investment projects.
This conclusion was drawn by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in a special report on investments in the EAEU region for 2026. The report, published on October 25, was presented at the World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar.
The report analyzes the main trends in international investment flows, changes in investment policy, and prospects for attracting foreign capital to the EAEU member countries.
According to UNCTAD data, the total volume of announced 'greenfield' projects across the EAEU increased by 12% in 2025, reaching 25.9 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan accounted for approximately 24 billion US dollars, representing a 34% increase compared to 2024.
The report noted that this figure reflects the high concentration of announced investments in the Kazakh economy, making up about 93% of the total new projects in the union.
The report also highlights Kazakhstan's continuous efforts to improve the investment climate, including simplifying administrative procedures and digitizing public services for investors. The implementation of the single window mechanism and the development of a digital investment platform were positively assessed.
Special attention is paid to the potential for attracting international capital into the industry, energy, infrastructure, and high-tech sectors. UNCTAD believes that these areas can contribute to economic diversification, the development of higher value-added production, and the expansion of the country's non-resource export potential.
The report authors warn that announced projects are merely investor intentions, and their realization depends on the availability of financing, the quality of infrastructure, and the effectiveness of support for investment initiatives.
Kazakhstan's future steps in this area are focused on implementing large industrial and infrastructure projects, introducing modern technologies, creating jobs, and ensuring sustainable economic growth.