Economy, jobs and prices in Abai Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Abai Region produced 3.25 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 2.4% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 6th lowest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Abai Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Abai Region was 5,367,800 tenge in 2024, ranked 10th lowest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 6,780,900 tenge).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Abai Region growing?
GRP in Abai Region was 2.63 trillion tenge in 2023 and 3.25 trillion tenge in 2024, up 23.7% at current prices (Kazakhstan: +14.4%); these are nominal figures that include inflation.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Abai Region?
Of the 3.25 trillion tenge produced in Abai Region in 2024, industry made up 40.7%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 10.8%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 9.6% and construction 8.5% (the rest comes from other services and taxes).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Abai Region?
The unemployment rate in Abai Region was 4.8% in 2024, ranked joint 3rd highest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 14,700 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 307,000.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Abai Region?
In 2024 292,300 people in Abai Region were in work, 95.2% of the labour force; the labour force was 68.3% of the population (Kazakhstan: 68.2%).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyIs unemployment falling in Abai Region?
Unemployment in Abai Region was 5.0% in 2022 and 4.8% in 2024, a fall of 0.2 percentage points (Kazakhstan: 4.9% in 2022, 4.7% in 2024).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Abai Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Abai Region was 339,299 tenge in 2024, ranked 8th lowest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 405,416 tenge).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow fast are wages rising in Abai Region?
The average wage in Abai Region rose from 258,941 tenge a month in 2022 to 339,299 tenge in 2024, +31%; consumer prices in the region rose 9.0% in 2024 alone (December on December).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the average household income in Abai Region?
Household income used for consumption in Abai Region averaged 82,777 tenge per person per month in 2024, 83.5% of the national average of 99,164 tenge.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat is the inflation rate in Abai Region?
Consumer prices in Abai Region rose 9.0% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.1% during 2022 (Kazakhstan: 8.6% in 2024, 20.3% in 2022).
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow much is invested in Abai Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Abai Region was 559.7 billion tenge in 2024 (928,517 tenge per resident, ranked 10th lowest of 20 regions and cities), up 6.1% on 2023 at current prices.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow much housing space per person is there in Abai Region?
Housing in Abai Region averaged 20.4 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 3rd lowest of 20 regions and cities; 77.2 billion tenge was invested in housing construction in 2024.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many businesses are there in Abai Region?
Abai Region had 54,157 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (90 per 1,000 residents, ranked 8th highest of 20 regions and cities), employing 106,540 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Abai Region export?
Exports from Abai Region were worth US$ 2.6 billion in 2024, 3.1% of Kazakhstan's total exports of US$ 81.7 billion.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow Abai Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Abai Region ranks 11 of 20, highest first. GRP at current prices per resident; regions with large oil, gas and mining sectors rank highest.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product per resident (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | West Kazakhstan Region | 6,798,500 tenge |
| 9 | Mangystau Region | 6,287,900 tenge |
| 10 | Kostanay Region | 6,003,500 tenge |
| 11 | Abai Region | 5,367,800 tenge |
| 12 | Akmola Region | 5,332,700 tenge |
| 13 | Aktobe Region | 5,251,700 tenge |
| 14 | North Kazakhstan Region | 4,982,100 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Abai Region ranks 15 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | West Kazakhstan Region | 4.72 trillion tenge |
| 13 | Turkistan Region | 4.67 trillion tenge |
| 14 | Akmola Region | 4.20 trillion tenge |
| 15 | Abai Region | 3.25 trillion tenge |
| 16 | Zhambyl Region | 3.15 trillion tenge |
| 17 | Kyzylorda Region | 3.07 trillion tenge |
| 18 | North Kazakhstan Region | 2.62 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
Abai Region ranks 3 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mangystau Region | 5.0% |
| 2 | Atyrau Region | 4.9% |
| 3 | Abai Region | 4.8% |
| 4 | West Kazakhstan Region | 4.8% |
| 5 | Zhambyl Region | 4.8% |
| 6 | Jetisu Region | 4.8% |
| 7 | Kyzylorda Region | 4.8% |
Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) (2024)
Abai Region ranks 13 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 350,965 tenge |
| 11 | Kyzylorda Region | 344,381 tenge |
| 12 | Kostanay Region | 343,804 tenge |
| 13 | Abai Region | 339,299 tenge |
| 14 | Akmola Region | 329,732 tenge |
| 15 | Almaty Region | 328,536 tenge |
| 16 | Shymkent | 312,536 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
Abai Region ranks 14 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | West Kazakhstan Region | 88,945 tenge |
| 12 | Almaty Region | 87,675 tenge |
| 13 | Aktobe Region | 85,794 tenge |
| 14 | Abai Region | 82,777 tenge |
| 15 | Zhambyl Region | 82,498 tenge |
| 16 | Mangystau Region | 82,076 tenge |
| 17 | Atyrau Region | 81,198 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Abai Region ranks 11 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | West Kazakhstan Region | 1,077,477 tenge |
| 9 | East Kazakhstan Region | 1,069,020 tenge |
| 10 | Aktobe Region | 959,262 tenge |
| 11 | Abai Region | 928,517 tenge |
| 12 | Almaty City | 903,090 tenge |
| 13 | Kyzylorda Region | 796,243 tenge |
| 14 | Kostanay Region | 775,485 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
Abai Region ranks 7 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | North Kazakhstan Region | 9.3% |
| 5 | Mangystau Region | 9.2% |
| 6 | Almaty City | 9.2% |
| 7 | Abai Region | 9.0% |
| 8 | East Kazakhstan Region | 8.8% |
| 9 | Aktobe Region | 8.7% |
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 8.7% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Abai Region ranks 18 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Almaty Region | 22.7 sq m |
| 15 | Ulytau Region | 22.5 sq m |
| 16 | Kyzylorda Region | 21.6 sq m |
| 17 | Turkistan Region | 20.6 sq m |
| 18 | Abai Region | 20.4 sq m |
| 19 | Jetisu Region | 19.9 sq m |
| 20 | Zhambyl Region | 18.8 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Abai Region ranks 8 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mangystau Region | 95 |
| 6 | Almaty Region | 92 |
| 7 | Aktobe Region | 90 |
| 8 | Abai Region | 90 |
| 9 | Karaganda Region | 90 |
| 10 | Atyrau Region | 89 |
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 87 |
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Sources
- Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan: The regions of Kazakhstan in 2024: Statistical Yearbook (English edition, 414 pages), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3456cb173460…)
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