Olzhas Bektenov

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

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Office: Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

Born: December 13, 1980, Almaty

Party: Amanat

Education: Maqsut Narikbayev University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Kazakhstan's economy grows 4.2% as oil output falls 8.3%

Money Moves

Chaired the October 13 government meeting

Kazakhstan's economy grew 4.2% in the first nine months of 2026 while oil output fell 8.3%. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told a Republic Day ceremony on October 23 that GDP is approaching $350 billion and output per person has passed $15,000, roughly 30% higher than in 2019.

Updated Oct 30