## Republic of Kazakhstan and the IMF

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Republic of Kazakhstan and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kaz)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/kaz/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/kaz/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/kaz/bundle-manifest.json)

### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 4.6*
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 10.7
- Country Population: 20.594 million
- Date of Membership: July 15, 1992
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2026/01/26/republic-of-kazakhstan-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-573452): January 27, 2026
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 1488.62 million
- Quota (SDR): 1158.4 million
- Number of Arrangements since membership: 4
- *GDP Data from [July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)

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### Executive Board actions and calendar
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on January 20, 2026.
- On November 27, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the consideration of the 2024 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Kazakhstan on a lapse of time basis.
- Board Discussions on Republic of Kazakhstan are listed in the Executive Board Calendar.
- Administrative Assistant – CCAMTAC: Applications must be submitted by September 2, 2026.

### Article IV surveillance process (IMF mandate and practice)
- Under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement, the IMF has a mandate to exercise surveillance over the economic, financial and exchange rate policies of its members in order to ensure the effective operation of the international monetary system.
- The IMF’s appraisal involves a comprehensive analysis of the general economic situation and policy strategy of each member country.
- IMF economists visit the member country, usually once a year, to collect and analyze data and hold discussions with government and central bank officials.
- Upon its return, the staff submits a report to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion.
- The Board’s views are subsequently summarized and transmitted to the country authorities.

### Documents, programs, and contact topics
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Financial Sector Assessment Program
- Transactions with the Fund
- Contact Us

### Publication and disclosure status
- The authorities need more time to consider the publication of the staff report and the related press release.

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kaz#whatsnew)

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## Content in this bundle

- **Vacancy Announcement Administrative Assistant – GS 5**
  - [Vacancy Announcement Administrative Assistant – GS 5 (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/countries/mcd/kaz/job-vacancy-administrative-assistant-gs-5-ccamtac.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [Vacancy Announcement Administrative Assistant – GS 5 (PDF)](/-/media/files/countries/mcd/kaz/job-vacancy-administrative-assistant-gs-5-ccamtac.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Republic of Kazakhstan](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=K)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2026/01/26/republic-of-kazakhstan-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-staff-report-and-573452)
- [July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kaz_