CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RANKINGS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article analyzes the positions of the Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) in international economic rankings. A comparative analysis is conducted based on major global indices, including the World Bank’s Doing Business ranking, the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index, Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, and the United Nations’ Human Development Index. The primary objective is to assess the level of economic development in the region and evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing reforms.