SME contribution to Kazakhstan’s GDP recorded at 40.9% in 2025
Kazakhstan’s small and medium-sized business (SME) sector continued to strengthen its role in the national economy in 2025, with its contribution to GDP reaching 40.9%, up from 32.9% in 2020. These…
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