According to the Ministry of Finance, tax revenues collected by Kazakhstan’s local budgets totaled KZT 3.7 trillion as of June 1, 2026. Compared with the same period last year, revenues declined by KZT 25.6 billion.
Performance across the country, however, remained uneven. Ten of Kazakhstan’s 20 regions recorded revenue growth, while the other ten posted declines, highlighting the divergent pace of regional economic activity and differences in local tax bases.
Top 5 regions by revenue growth
1. Akmola Region – +17.7% (+KZT 15.9bn)
2. Almaty Region – +16.9% (+KZT 40.5bn)
3. Pavlodar Region – +13.6% (+KZT 23.6bn)
4. Astana – +6.0% (+KZT 31.0bn)
5. Abai Region – +6.0% (+KZT 3.5bn)
The remaining regions that posted growth were:
- Zhetysu Region – +5.7%
- North Kazakhstan Region – +4.1%
- Shymkent – +3.8%
- Zhambyl Region – +2.7%
- Kostanay Region – +0.1%
Regions recording the largest declines
1. Atyrau Region – -13.0% (-KZT 47.7bn)
2. Mangystau Region – -12.0% (-KZT 16.6bn)
3. West Kazakhstan Region – -10.4% (-KZT 10.5bn)
4. Karaganda Region – -8.3% (-KZT 15.2bn)
5. Almaty – -5.5% (-KZT 51.7bn)
Tax revenues also declined in the Aktobe, Turkistan, Ulytau, East Kazakhstan, and Kyzylorda regions.
Regional tax revenue performance remains highly uneven. Akmola, Almaty, and Pavlodar regions led the country in growth, while several resource-dependent and industrial regions continued to report declining collections. The results underscore significant differences in regional economic momentum and the composition of local tax bases.
National Bureau of Economic Research specifically for EconomyKZ.org
