ASTANA, August 19, 2025 —
Kazakhstan’s annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained steady at 11.8% in July, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, matching June’s rate.
Regional Price Trends
- Food prices surged to 11.2% year-on-year, up from 10.6% in June. Akmola region reported the highest rise at 14.0%, while Almaty city saw the least increase at 8.8%.
- Non-food inflation inched up to 9.5%, from 9.4% previously. Abai region recorded the highest non-food increase at 12.2%, with Pavlodar region lowest at 7.0%.
- Inflation for paid services moderated to 14.9%, declining from 16.1% in June. The slowest service inflation was seen in Mangistau (9.3%).
Monthly Movement
The monthly CPI rose by 0.7% in July, slightly lower than June’s 0.8% increase, indicating a modest cooling of inflationary pressure on a month-to-month basis.
What This Means for Consumers and Policy
The persistently high inflation continues to challenge Kazakhstan’s monetary policy, with authorities closely monitoring trends to guide interest rate decisions. Meanwhile, households and businesses continue adjusting to steadily rising food, service, and non-food costs.
