Kazakhstan has emerged as Central Asia’s safest country for investors, earning the region’s highest position in the latest Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index (GIRRI), highlighted by Henley & Partners.

The country ranked 53rd globally, narrowly missing a place in the world's top 50 by just three positions, according to the report based on the GIRRI rankings published in May, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

Unlike rankings that measure the amount of foreign investment flowing into a country, the index focuses on investment security. It assesses how well countries can withstand economic crises, political uncertainty, currency volatility, and other external risks that could affect investors.

The report notes that as global markets remain uncertain, investors are placing greater emphasis on protecting their capital, making political and economic stability increasingly important alongside potential returns.

Kazakhstan led all Central Asian economies in the rankings, well ahead of Uzbekistan (81st), Kyrgyzstan (96th), and Tajikistan (97th). Russia placed 71st in the global index.

The latest recognition comes as Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its international economic position. Earlier this year, Eurostat data showed the country remained one of the European Union's leading energy suppliers in the first quarter of 2026, ranking as the EU's third-largest source of crude oil imports and fourth-largest supplier of coal.