As of May 1, 2026, tax revenues collected by local budgets in Almaty Region reached KZT 220.5 billion. This is KZT 32 billion higher than in the same period of 2025, when revenues totaled KZT 188.5 billion.
While overall tax revenues continue to grow, the structure of collections reveals significant imbalances across the region.
Revenue structure
Half of all local budget revenues come from domestic taxes on goods and services (50%). More than 80% of these revenues are generated in Ili District alone.
Other major sources include:
- Personal Income Tax (PIT) – 19.7% of total revenues (+KZT 3.6 billion)
- Corporate Income Tax (CIT) – 10.6% of total revenues (-KZT 8.9 billion)
District-level performance
The region’s tax base remains highly concentrated.
Just two districts account for more than 60% of all tax revenues:
- Ili District – 50.6%
- Karasai District – 14.7%
Fastest Growth in Tax Revenues
- Ili District (+KZT 104.3 billion)
- Karasai District (+KZT 26.5 billion)
- Talgar District (+KZT 10.5 billion)
District ranking by tax revenues
Top Performers
- Ili District – KZT 111.6 billion
- Karasai District – KZT 32.4 billion
- Talgar District – KZT 14.9 billion
- Enbekshikazakh District – KZT 12.2 billion
- Konaev City – KZT 9.8 billion
Lowest Revenues
- Raiymbek District – KZT 0.45 billion
- Balkhash District – KZT 0.63 billion
- Kegen District – KZT 0.64 billion
The gap between districts is striking. Ili District generated KZT 111.6 billion in tax revenues, while Raiymbek District collected just KZT 0.45 billion – a difference of roughly 250 times.
Leaders in personal income tax collections
- Karasai District (KZT 10.1 billion)
- Ili District (KZT 10.0 billion)
- Talgar District (KZT 7.7 billion)
- Konaev City (KZT 5.3 billion)
- Enbekshikazakh District (KZT 4.3 billion)
Leaders in corporate income tax collections
- Ili District (KZT 5.26 billion)
- Karasai District (KZT 5.24 billion)
- Talgar District (KZT 4.13 billion)
- Enbekshikazakh District (KZT 3.66 billion)
- Konaev City (KZT 2.84 billion)
The regional economy is highly concentrated around a few economic hubs. Most tax revenues are generated in Ili and Karasai districts, while many other territories remain largely outside major economic activity.
Recent revenue growth has been driven mainly by excise taxes and household incomes. At the same time, the decline in corporate income tax collections points to growing pressure on business profitability.
Almaty region development plan
Under the 2026-2030 Development Plan, the region is focusing on an agro-industrial growth model, with priorities in manufacturing, small and medium-sized businesses, logistics, and tourism.
Several major investment projects are planned, including:
- Phase 1 of an ice cream manufacturing plant – Ili District
- PepsiCo (USA) salty snacks production facility – Alatau City
- Class A logistics complex developed by Stroitel-98 JSC (Russia) – Alatau City
- Sheet and strip steel production plant by Asia United Steel (BAOXIN, China and Uzbekistan partnership) – Zhambyl District
- Lithium-ion battery sorting and recycling plant (China) – Talgar District
- Modern greenhouse complex – Talgar District
- Tourism zone and glass suspension bridge in Black Canyon – Kegen District
Almaty Region’s economy remains highly concentrated, with most budget revenues generated in Ili and Karasai districts. Many other districts still operate with a relatively narrow tax base.
The revenue structure shows that recent growth has been driven primarily by excise taxes and household income, while the corporate sector remains concentrated in only a few locations and appears less stable.
The region’s investment pipeline includes projects across manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and tourism, creating opportunities for broader economic diversification.
However, these projects represent development plans rather than guaranteed outcomes. Their actual impact on economic growth and budget revenues will depend on how quickly and effectively they are implemented.
Experience shows that building a strong project pipeline is only the first step. The real challenge is turning announced investments into completed projects, securing financing, and bringing new facilities into full operation.
National Bureau of Economic Research specifically for EconomyKZ.org
