Today, Kazakhstan marks Builder’s Day – the professional holiday of those whose hands create our modern cities and villages, and whose work defines the country’s landscape. From cranes on the skyline to new roads and neighborhoods – everything is the result of their efforts, transforming the lives of millions of Kazakhstanis.
Construction – the engine of growth
Kazakhstan’s construction industry continues to gather momentum. This is visible not only in statistical reports, but in the streets of our cities. In 2024, the volume of construction work reached 8.88 trillion tenge – 13.1% more than the previous year.
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The start of 2025 has been even more dynamic: in the first half of the year, growth was 18.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Over these six months, projects worth 3.3 trillion tenge were completed, and almost 8 million square meters of housing were commissioned – 6.6% more than a year earlier.
Of this, 5 million square meters came from multi-storey apartment complexes, and 2.8 million square meters from private houses – more than 72,000 new apartments, many of which already have their first residents.
Investments and new projects
According to the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, 15.4 trillion tenge of investment has been attracted to the sector over the past six years, with another 1.5 trillion tenge added in the first half of 2025. These funds go not only toward building new housing, but also into social initiatives.
“These figures are the result of the painstaking, professional work of tens of thousands of specialists. As recognition of their importance, the Head of State declared 2025 the Year of Skilled Professions – an important step in raising the prestige of vocational trades. In a time of rapid urbanization, construction remains a locomotive for growth and quality of life. The experience and dedication of our builders are a reliable foundation for the entire country,” said Minister Yersayin Nagaspaev.
The largest number of new residential complexes since the start of the year has been built in Almaty (242), Astana (77), and Almaty Region (61). The private sector maintains a stable 93% share of housing construction – a sign of investor confidence and developer activity.
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Housing policy reforms
As part of housing policy reforms, a new law transfers the functions of registering and allocating housing from local executive bodies to Otbasy Bank, now transformed into the National Development Institute.
This change will:
- speed up the process of obtaining housing,
- prioritize those who have been on the waiting list the longest,
- take income levels into account,
- allow for the privatization of rental housing without purchase rights.
Quality control and fighting illegal construction
Since 2024, Kazakhstan has introduced the system of urban planning expertise, which helps detect and prevent violations of architectural and construction standards at the planning stage.
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All new and amended urban planning projects, including Detailed Planning Projects (DPPs), must now pass inspection by the state enterprise GosExpertiza. This reduces the risks of poor-quality design and illegal building.
Infrastructure – roads, rail, transport hubs
In 2024, Kazakhstan built and repaired 12,000 km of roads, including 8,000 km of national highways.
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The railway network was expanded with 3,000 km of renewed tracks, and the launch of the second line of the Dostyk – Moyynty route increased the section’s capacity fivefold, reducing congestion at Almaty’s transport hub by 40%.
In 2025, work began on the “Center – West” highway corridor – an 865-km route that will link Astana with the country’s western regions and become part of an international transport route. Beyond making travel more comfortable, it will stimulate business growth and improve logistics in central Kazakhstan.
LRT in Astana – back on track
The long-discussed LRT project in Astana is making progress. As of early May 2025, 25% of upper-track works were completed, with 5.6 km of rails already laid. The first two of 19 trainsets have been delivered to the capital.
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The LRT is set to transform urban mobility, ease traffic congestion, and offer residents a new level of commuting comfort.
What Kazakhstan builds the most
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, the most in-demand construction categories are:
- non-residential buildings – 22% of total volume,
- transport infrastructure – 21.8%,
- residential housing – 14.2%.
More than 92% of all work is done by private Kazakhstani companies, 6.6% by foreign contractors, and less than 1% by state entities.
Long-term plans and global partnerships
The construction sector is developing in line with the National Infrastructure Plan through 2029, which envisions creating over 150,000 jobs and implementing projects in energy, water supply, digitalization, and transportation.
Major global investors – including Masdar, Total Eren, and ACWA Power – continue to enter Kazakhstan’s market.
Construction in Kazakhstan is far more than an economic sector – it’s a driver of transformation. Cities are growing, roads are improving, housing is becoming more affordable, and the country is steadily becoming more modern, comfortable, and future-ready.
