The Kostanay region maintains positive dynamics of socio-economic development and is among the leading regions of the country. The instruction of the Head of State to ensure annual economic growth of at least 6% has been exceeded — the annual figure reached 8%.

Over the past three years, the regional budget has increased by 1.5 times. The average salary has also grown by 1.5 times, and investments in fixed capital — by 1.6 times. During this period, the volume of attracted foreign investment reached 1.5 billion US dollars. By the end of 2025, the region's economic growth also exceeded the national average.

Positive dynamics are noted in the employment sector: over 47 thousand people have been provided with jobs, and 26.4 thousand new jobs have been created. As a result, the number of families receiving targeted social assistance has decreased by 23.7%.

The volume of industrial production amounted to 3.5 trillion tenge. Seven major investment projects with a total value of 322 billion tenge have been implemented in the region. The largest of them is the KIA automobile plant, where assembly of 13 models of the Korean brand has been established, creating 1500 jobs.

In 2025, two more major projects were commissioned — a plant for manufacturing components for trucks and a linear production center. These projects have employed 650 people.

Currently, the construction of the international transport and logistics complex "Tobyl" is underway in the regional center. The total investment volume is 64 billion tenge. Already, 6 billion tenge has been utilized, a loading and unloading platform with an area of 26 thousand square meters has been built, and 2.7 kilometers of railway tracks have been laid. The implementation of the project will increase cargo transportation volume by 20%.

Investment projects are also being implemented in the agro-industrial complex. Seven modern industrial dairy farms have been opened in the region, with another 5 planned for commissioning this year. This will double milk production.

Furthermore, the construction of the country's largest confectionery enterprise — the "Confectionery Capital" factory — is nearing completion. The new production facility will strengthen the region's food security and enhance its export potential.

The implementation of large-scale projects in the Kostanay region contributes to economic diversification, the creation of new jobs, and an increase in the population's standard of living.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1159784?lang=kk