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Kazakhstan Rises 13 Places in World Bank Human Capital Ranking

By Dana Omirgazy on 12 March 2026

ASTANA — Kazakhstan climbed 13 positions in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), ranking 42nd out of 161 countries by the end of 2025, reflecting progress in education, health, and long-term economic potential. According to the World Bank, Kazakhstan scored 230 points in the HCI+ index, outperforming...