Kazakhstan Ranks Among World’s Most Generous Nations in 2025 Giving Index

Kazakhstan has been recognized as one of the most generous countries in the world, securing 30th place globally in the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) World Giving Report 2025.

The annual report, which analyzed charitable behavior in 101 countries, revealed that Kazakh citizens donated an average of 1.21 per cent of their personal income to charitable causes in 2024, The Caspian Post informs via Kazakh media.

This places Kazakhstan ahead of several higher-income countries, including the US, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, in terms of income share given.

Generosity Beyond Wealth

This year’s index underscores that generosity is not solely tied to national income levels. Nigeria, where citizens gave 2.83 per cent of their income, topped the list, followed by Egypt, China, Ghana, and Kenya. Africa emerged as the world’s most generous region, with individuals donating an average of 1.54 per cent of their income.

The report also noted that two-thirds of people worldwide donated in 2024, with most preferring to give directly to individuals in need rather than through formal charities. Children’s welfare, poverty relief, and humanitarian aid were the most supported causes. Additionally, one in four people globally volunteered their time, contributing an average of nine hours over the year.

Kazakhstan’s Charitable Culture

Kazakhstan was the only Central Asian country to appear in the top 30 and outperformed several post-Soviet peers, including Ukraine (0.98 per cent), Moldova (1.12 per cent), and Azerbaijan (0.75 per cent).

Experts credit this achievement to a rising culture of community giving, religious charity, and grassroots fundraising across the country. Citizens continue to demonstrate strong social solidarity, particularly during periods of economic transition.

As international aid becomes less predictable and public resources remain stretched, the report emphasizes the growing role of local giving ecosystems. For Kazakhstan, this presents an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between civil society, private donors, and state institutions.

This development follows Kazakhstan’s recent progress in global rankings. In the 2024 Global Peace Index, the country climbed to 61st place, up from 65th in 2023, reflecting broader improvements in social stability and civic engagement.