Abstract
The role and importance of the uranium industry in the economic development of Kazakhstan are considered. The purpose of the study is to determine the contribution of the uranium industry of Kazakhstan to economic development and its strategic importance. For this purpose, an analysis of the economic indicators of the uranium industry, its competitiveness in the international market and its impact on the socio-economic development of the country will be conducted. Kazakhstan has one of the world's largest uranium reserves and is the leader in its production in the world. The article discusses the contribution of the uranium industry to the economy of Kazakhstan, its export potential, the possibility of creating jobs and the impact on technological development. In addition, the role of international cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and the prospects for sustainable development of the uranium industry of Kazakhstan were analyzed. The strategic importance of the uranium industry in ensuring economic growth, as well as the opportunities and problems of its further development are determined.