Economy, jobs and prices in East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of East Kazakhstan Region produced 5.04 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 3.7% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 7th highest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in East Kazakhstan Region?
Gross regional product per resident in East Kazakhstan Region was 6,940,100 tenge in 2024, ranked 6th 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 East Kazakhstan Region growing?
GRP in East Kazakhstan Region was 4.46 trillion tenge in 2023 and 5.04 trillion tenge in 2024, up 12.9% 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
Of the 5.04 trillion tenge produced in East Kazakhstan Region in 2024, industry made up 41.0%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 19.6%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 6.1% and construction 7.2% (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 East Kazakhstan Region?
The unemployment rate in East Kazakhstan Region was 4.6% in 2024, ranked joint 4th lowest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 17,500 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 384,500.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in East Kazakhstan Region?
In 2024 367,000 people in East Kazakhstan Region were in work, 95.4% of the labour force; the labour force was 67.0% 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
Unemployment in East Kazakhstan Region was 4.9% in 2020 and 4.6% in 2024, a fall of 0.3 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in East Kazakhstan Region was 380,325 tenge in 2024, ranked 7th 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
The average wage in East Kazakhstan Region rose from 190,287 tenge a month in 2020 to 380,325 tenge in 2024, +100%; consumer prices in the region rose 8.8% 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
Household income used for consumption in East Kazakhstan Region averaged 116,020 tenge per person per month in 2024, 117.0% 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
Consumer prices in East Kazakhstan Region rose 8.8% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.0% 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
Investment in fixed assets in East Kazakhstan Region was 773.9 billion tenge in 2024 (1,069,020 tenge per resident, ranked 9th highest of 20 regions and cities), up 19.3% 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
Housing in East Kazakhstan Region averaged 23.0 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 8th lowest of 20 regions and cities; 171.1 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 East Kazakhstan Region?
East Kazakhstan Region had 62,757 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (87 per 1,000 residents, ranked 9th lowest of 20 regions and cities), employing 158,971 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does East Kazakhstan Region export?
Exports from East Kazakhstan Region were worth US$ 2.9 billion in 2024, 3.6% 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 East Kazakhstan Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 6 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | West Kazakhstan Region | 6,798,500 tenge |
| 9 | Mangystau Region | 6,287,900 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 7 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (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 |
| 8 | Mangystau Region | 5.01 trillion tenge |
| 9 | Kostanay Region | 4.97 trillion tenge |
| 10 | Aktobe Region | 4.96 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 16 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Akmola Region | 4.6% |
| 14 | Almaty Region | 4.6% |
| 15 | North Kazakhstan Region | 4.6% |
| 16 | East Kazakhstan Region | 4.6% |
| 17 | Almaty City | 4.6% |
| 18 | Astana | 4.4% |
| 19 | Karaganda Region | 4.1% |
Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 7 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (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 |
| 8 | Aktobe Region | 378,086 tenge |
| 9 | Pavlodar Region | 372,615 tenge |
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 350,965 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 5 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Almaty City | 133,060 tenge |
| 3 | Karaganda Region | 128,444 tenge |
| 4 | North Kazakhstan Region | 117,529 tenge |
| 5 | East Kazakhstan Region | 116,020 tenge |
| 6 | Ulytau Region | 114,654 tenge |
| 7 | Pavlodar Region | 110,755 tenge |
| 8 | Akmola Region | 107,558 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ulytau Region | 1,104,609 tenge |
| 7 | North Kazakhstan Region | 1,082,800 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 |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 8 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 8.4% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 13 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 23.4 sq m |
| 11 | Pavlodar Region | 23.1 sq m |
| 12 | North Kazakhstan Region | 23.1 sq m |
| 13 | East Kazakhstan Region | 23.0 sq m |
| 14 | Almaty Region | 22.7 sq m |
| 15 | Ulytau Region | 22.5 sq m |
| 16 | Kyzylorda Region | 21.6 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
East Kazakhstan Region ranks 12 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Karaganda Region | 90 |
| 10 | Atyrau Region | 89 |
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 87 |
| 12 | East Kazakhstan Region | 87 |
| 13 | Zhambyl Region | 85 |
| 14 | West Kazakhstan Region | 83 |
| 15 | Ulytau Region | 83 |
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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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