Kazakhstans growing presence in global technology landscape

Kazakhstan has improved its standing in global digital development rankings, with progress in artificial intelligence readiness and e-government services placing the country’s growing role in the global technology landscape.

Kazakhstan ranked 60th out of 195 countries in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, climbing 16 places from the previous year, according to Oxford insights. The result reflects the country’s progress in preparing to introduce artificial intelligence into public administration.



A 2026 study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also placed Kazakhstan among emerging economies that outperform many comparable countries in AI readiness. However, the report noted that the country still needs to narrow the gap with advanced economies in areas such as regulation and innovation. Kazakhstan has also maintained a strong position in digital government services. The United Nations E-Government Survey 2024 ranked the country 24th out of 193 countries for e-government development and placed it among the world’s top 10 countries in the Online Services Index.

Kazakhstan is staking its claim as a pivotal artificial intelligence hub bridging Europe and Asia. During his inaugural visit to Astana, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang described the country as a promising platform for developing computing power and AI manufacturing. This was reported by the British international financial and analytical outlet Global Banking & Finance Review. The primary objective now is to translate international investment and energy advantages into proprietary technologies, exports, and enhanced economic productivity.