As part of implementing the President's instructions on economic
diversification, Astana maintains a high pace of entrepreneurship and
industrial development. Head of the Department for Investment and
Entrepreneurship Development of the Astana City Administration Khalel
Akimzhanov reported that logistics and warehousing account for 38.8% of
all investments, while industrial growth was 7.6%. The city has 246,000
SMB entities with approximately 560,000 employees. The SMB sector's
contribution to the capital's economy has reached 66%, with the sector
employing 76% of the economically active population.
"The main leading sectors demonstrating high dynamics are logistics,
industry, and traditionally construction. Today, small and medium-sized
businesses contribute around 66% of the total gross regional product,"
noted Khalel Akimzhanov.
In 2026, 26 industrial projects worth 68.4 billion tenge are planned for
launch in Astana, creating more than 1,400 jobs. Eight projects worth
32.1 billion tenge have already been commissioned, providing 500 jobs.
By year-end, 18 more projects worth 36.3 billion tenge are expected to
launch, creating an additional 956 jobs.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1236926?lang=ru