The gross regional
product (GRP) of Astana reached 4.753 trillion tenge, representing a growth of
over four percent in the first 11 months of this year. Overall, the city’s
economy attracted around 1.3 trillion tenge in investments. Astana mayor Zhenis
Kassymbek presented the socio-economic indicators of the capital, noting that
the number of active small and medium-sized businesses increased, surpassing
230,000. The volume of retail turnover exceeded two trillion tenge. The
construction industry remains the main driver of the city's economic growth. In
2023, around 3.5 million square meters of housing were commissioned. There are
significant prospects for the future as well.
“Following the
instructions of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a new master plan for
the city’s development until 2035 has been designed. This document outlines the
construction of 178 new kindergartens, 164 schools, and 93 healthcare
facilities. The draft master plan has been developed in coordination with the
city’s community and members of the Maslikhat, and has undergone the necessary
examinations,” Kassymbek said.
