Kazakhstan Rises to 53rd in Updated Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index

Kazakhstan has significantly improved its standing in the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index (GIRRI), climbing to 53rd place out of 150 countries in the May 2026 Special Edition. This marks a substantial leap from its previous 70th position in the 2025 ranking.

The updated index, released by Henley & Partners in collaboration with AlphaGeo, now integrates Country Risk Premium (CRP) data as of April 1. This allows for a combined assessment of long-term structural resilience, measuring economic, institutional, and environmental strengths, with real-time market evaluations of sovereign risk, reflecting exposure to political, financial, and external shocks.

While the core methodology and resilience scores remain unchanged from the original index, the May 2026 update serves as a stress test. It keeps structural resilience constant while updating the risk component with current market data. According to Henley & Partners, these revised rankings offer a risk-adjusted perspective on the global investment environment, illustrating how recent geopolitical and economic shifts have reshaped investor perceptions.

The report emphasizes that the changes in country rankings signify relative shifts in position compared to other nations, rather than absolute improvements or deteriorations in risk or resilience. This update aims to highlight the dynamic evolution of the global investment landscape as markets react to prevailing geopolitical and economic conditions.