ASTANA — Kazakhstan ranked 78th in the 2025 Globalization Index, according to a study by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute, Kazinform reports.
The index assesses countries' level of global integration based on 24 indicators grouped into three categories: economic, social, and political globalization. Kazakhstan scored 64.17 points, taking the lead among Central Asian countries, reflecting its relatively high level of engagement in international processes.
In the region, the country outranked Kyrgyzstan (93rd), Uzbekistan (125th), Tajikistan (129th), and Turkmenistan (184th), demonstrating more developed foreign economic ties and participation in international institutions.
European countries traditionally occupy the top positions in the index. The Netherlands ranked first, followed by Switzerland and Belgium. The United Kingdom, Germany, and France also made the top ten, underscoring the dominance of developed economies in globalization processes.
The purpose of the KOF Globalization Index is to assess the extent of a country's integration into the global space and compare different countries based on this indicator.
The assessment is based on 24 criteria, grouped into three main groups:
Economic globalization. Trade volume, foreign investment, level of business activity, tariff policy, restrictions and taxes on international trade, etc.
Social globalization. Cultural integration, conditions for permanent residence of foreigners, level of internet access, conditions for remittances, conditions for studying for international students, access to foreign media, development of information and communications infrastructure, etc.
Political globalization. Permanent membership in international organizations, participation in international missions, legalization of multilateral trade agreements, number of embassies and diplomatic missions, etc.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 17, 2026