Less than 30 years after the founding of Kazakhstan, why is the development level close to that of developed countries?

In 20 17, Kazakhstan's total economic output was 139 billion USD, and its per capita GDP was about 8838 USD, which was less than 1 10,000 USD.

According to international practice, the per capita GDP of developed countries and regions should reach at least $20,000. According to this standard, Kazakhstan is far from becoming a developed country, and it is not even a "quasi-developed country".

Generally speaking, the international community believes that a per capita GDP of more than $65,438+$5,000 is a "quasi-developed country", and judging whether a country is a developed country depends not only on GDP, but also on its industrial level and scientific and technological capabilities. For example, the Gulf countries that made their fortune by selling oil alone can only be regarded as "high-income countries" and cannot be called developed countries.

At present, the only country that can meet the conditions of "quasi-developed country" is Chile in South America.

Although Chile is also a resource-based country, copper mining and processing are its economic pillars. Compared with Brunei, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other countries that rely solely on energy exports, Chile has established a relatively complete industrial system and developed higher education.

By the end of 20 17, Chile's per capita GDP has exceeded16,000 US dollars, and one foot has stepped into the threshold of developed countries. It is predicted that Chile will probably become the first developed country in Latin America.

Compared with Chile, Kazakhstan is still far behind. Its per capita GDP is almost half that of Chile, and its actual per capita annual income is only over 3,000 US dollars, about 20,000 RMB, which is only good among developing China countries.

However, although it can't meet the standards of developed countries, Kazakhstan is already excellent compared with other Soviet countries.

199 1 After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, all its 15 participating countries declared their independence. Today, apart from the Baltic countries, only Russia has a stronger economy than Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan has a vast territory and is rich in natural resources, especially oil and natural gas. More importantly, since independence, Kazakhstan's political arena has been very stable, and former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev's administration has been extremely stable.

199 1 At the beginning of independence, Kazakhstan also experienced social unrest and economic stagnation. At that time, 2 million people chose to leave the country, and brzezinski, the former national security adviser of the United States, predicted that the country would fall apart because of racial problems.

But Nazarbayev led the country through the difficulties. While maintaining his traditional friendship with Russia, he also actively developed relations with China, the United States, Japan, South Korea and the European Union. Under his management, Kazakhstan's social and foreign relations are very stable, laying a good foundation for economic development.

During the period from 200 1 to 20 16, the average annual economic growth rate in Kazakhstan reached 6.8%, the poverty rate in Kazakhstan also decreased from 55% in 2006 to 20% in 20 15, and the proportion of the middle class increased from 10% to 25%. These are very remarkable achievements.