The number of employees in small and medium-sized enterprises has reached more than 4.5 million, accounting for nearly half of the total employment in Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan's small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in the national economy, and the government provides policy and financial support through the "Damu" fund and other channels.
China News Service, Astana, October 12. Kazakh News Agency quoted data from Kazakhstan's National Bureau of Statistics on the 12th as saying that in the past seven years, the number of jobs absorbed by small and medium-sized enterprises in the country has increased by 36.7%, reaching more than 4.5 million people, accounting for nearly half of the total employment in Kazakhstan.
According to sources, during the same period, the number of small and medium-sized business entities actually carrying out business activities in Kazakhstan increased by more than 60%, reaching 2.2 million. In 2025, more than 40% of Kazakhstan's GDP will be created by small and medium-sized enterprises.
Looking at the composition of operators, nearly half of the heads of small and medium-sized business entities are women. Women account for more than half of the self-employed.
From the perspective of industry distribution, the largest number of small and medium-sized business entities are in the trade field, accounting for about one-third. The report believes that the manufacturing, construction and agricultural product processing industries have great potential in expanding operations and increasing employment.
In order to support enterprise development, Kazakhstan provides preferential loans, subsidies, guarantees and other support through the "Damu" Entrepreneurship Development Fund. From 2019 to 2026, relevant support measures cover approximately 177,000 projects. Kazakhstan also launched a special support plan for micro and small enterprises in rural and small cities in December 2025, focusing on supporting industries such as agricultural product processing, food production, furniture manufacturing, building materials production and handicrafts. According to the plan, Kazakhstan will provide support for approximately 15,000 business projects by 2029.
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