Economy, jobs and prices in Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Atyrau Region produced 14.98 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 11.0% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 3rd highest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Atyrau Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Atyrau Region was 21,177,500 tenge in 2024, ranked the highest 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 Atyrau Region growing?
GRP in Atyrau Region was 15.24 trillion tenge in 2023 and 14.98 trillion tenge in 2024, down 1.7% 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 Atyrau Region?
Of the 14.98 trillion tenge produced in Atyrau Region in 2024, industry made up 49.4%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 13.7%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 0.6% and construction 4.8% (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 Atyrau Region?
The unemployment rate in Atyrau Region was 4.9% in 2024, ranked 2nd highest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 17,700 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 365,500.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Atyrau Region?
In 2024 347,800 people in Atyrau Region were in work, 95.1% of the labour force; the labour force was 78.5% 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 Atyrau Region?
Unemployment in Atyrau Region was 4.9% in 2020 and 4.9% in 2024, no change of 0.0 percentage points (Kazakhstan: 4.9% in 2020, 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 Atyrau Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Atyrau Region was 633,322 tenge in 2024, ranked the highest 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 Atyrau Region?
The average wage in Atyrau Region rose from 367,799 tenge a month in 2020 to 633,322 tenge in 2024, +72%; consumer prices in the region rose 8.1% 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 Atyrau Region?
Household income used for consumption in Atyrau Region averaged 81,198 tenge per person per month in 2024, 81.9% 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 Atyrau Region?
Consumer prices in Atyrau Region rose 8.1% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 19.7% 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 Atyrau Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Atyrau Region was 2.06 trillion tenge in 2024 (2,897,638 tenge per resident, ranked the highest of 20 regions and cities), down 29.8% 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 Atyrau Region?
Housing in Atyrau Region averaged 26.4 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 5th highest of 20 regions and cities; 142.7 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 Atyrau Region?
Atyrau Region had 63,180 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (89 per 1,000 residents, ranked 10th highest of 20 regions and cities), employing 158,418 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Atyrau Region export?
Exports from Atyrau Region were worth US$ 28.4 billion in 2024, 34.8% 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 Atyrau Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 1 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atyrau Region | 21,177,500 tenge |
| 2 | Almaty City | 13,844,900 tenge |
| 3 | Ulytau Region | 11,233,900 tenge |
| 4 | Astana | 10,174,300 tenge |
| 5 | Karaganda Region | 7,984,400 tenge |
| 6 | East Kazakhstan Region | 6,940,100 tenge |
| 7 | Pavlodar Region | 6,845,200 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 3 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almaty City | 31.29 trillion tenge |
| 2 | Astana | 15.05 trillion tenge |
| 3 | Atyrau Region | 14.98 trillion tenge |
| 4 | Karaganda Region | 9.06 trillion tenge |
| 5 | Almaty Region | 6.04 trillion tenge |
| 6 | Pavlodar Region | 5.15 trillion tenge |
| 7 | East Kazakhstan Region | 5.04 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 2 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)
Atyrau Region ranks 1 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atyrau Region | 633,322 tenge |
| 2 | Mangystau Region | 580,946 tenge |
| 3 | Astana | 538,009 tenge |
| 4 | Ulytau Region | 533,562 tenge |
| 5 | Almaty City | 490,963 tenge |
| 6 | Karaganda Region | 380,953 tenge |
| 7 | East Kazakhstan Region | 380,325 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 17 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (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 |
| 18 | Kyzylorda Region | 80,669 tenge |
| 19 | Shymkent | 74,265 tenge |
| 20 | Turkistan Region | 65,091 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 1 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atyrau Region | 2,897,638 tenge |
| 2 | Mangystau Region | 1,348,406 tenge |
| 3 | Astana | 1,303,600 tenge |
| 4 | Karaganda Region | 1,284,645 tenge |
| 5 | Pavlodar Region | 1,118,145 tenge |
| 6 | Ulytau Region | 1,104,609 tenge |
| 7 | North Kazakhstan Region | 1,082,800 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 12 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Aktobe Region | 8.7% |
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 8.7% |
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 8.4% |
| 12 | Atyrau Region | 8.1% |
| 13 | Kyzylorda Region | 8.1% |
| 14 | Kostanay Region | 7.7% |
| 15 | Pavlodar Region | 7.7% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 5 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Almaty City | 30.4 sq m |
| 3 | Mangystau Region | 29.0 sq m |
| 4 | Shymkent | 26.6 sq m |
| 5 | Atyrau Region | 26.4 sq m |
| 6 | Akmola Region | 25.1 sq m |
| 7 | Aktobe Region | 24.8 sq m |
| 8 | Karaganda Region | 24.7 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Atyrau Region ranks 10 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Aktobe Region | 90 |
| 8 | Abai Region | 90 |
| 9 | Karaganda Region | 90 |
| 10 | Atyrau Region | 89 |
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 87 |
| 12 | East Kazakhstan Region | 87 |
| 13 | Zhambyl Region | 85 |
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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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