Economy, jobs and prices in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Karaganda Region produced 9.06 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 6.6% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 4th highest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Karaganda Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Karaganda Region was 7,984,400 tenge in 2024, ranked 5th 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 Karaganda Region growing?
GRP in Karaganda Region was 7.71 trillion tenge in 2023 and 9.06 trillion tenge in 2024, up 17.5% 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 Karaganda Region?
Of the 9.06 trillion tenge produced in Karaganda Region in 2024, industry made up 46.1%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 17.4%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 3.0% and construction 6.3% (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 Karaganda Region?
The unemployment rate in Karaganda Region was 4.1% in 2024, ranked joint lowest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 22,900 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 565,600.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Karaganda Region?
In 2024 542,700 people in Karaganda Region were in work, 95.9% of the labour force; the labour force was 65.2% 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 Karaganda Region?
Unemployment in Karaganda Region was 4.6% in 2020 and 4.1% in 2024, a fall of 0.5 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 Karaganda Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Karaganda Region was 380,953 tenge in 2024, ranked 6th 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 Karaganda Region?
The average wage in Karaganda Region rose from 203,806 tenge a month in 2020 to 380,953 tenge in 2024, +87%; consumer prices in the region rose 9.6% 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 Karaganda Region?
Household income used for consumption in Karaganda Region averaged 128,444 tenge per person per month in 2024, 129.5% 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 Karaganda Region?
Consumer prices in Karaganda Region rose 9.6% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.7% 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 Karaganda Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Karaganda Region was 1.46 trillion tenge in 2024 (1,284,645 tenge per resident, ranked 4th highest of 20 regions and cities), up 66.2% 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 Karaganda Region?
Housing in Karaganda Region averaged 24.7 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 8th highest of 20 regions and cities; 104.5 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 Karaganda Region?
Karaganda Region had 101,596 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (90 per 1,000 residents, ranked 9th highest of 20 regions and cities), employing 246,971 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Karaganda Region export?
Exports from Karaganda Region were worth US$ 3.1 billion in 2024, 3.8% 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 Karaganda Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 5 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | West Kazakhstan Region | 6,798,500 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 4 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)
Karaganda Region ranks 19 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 20 | Ulytau Region | 4.1% |
Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 6 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (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 |
| 8 | Aktobe Region | 378,086 tenge |
| 9 | Pavlodar Region | 372,615 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 3 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astana | 135,025 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 |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 4 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)
Karaganda Region ranks 2 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astana | 10.7% |
| 2 | Karaganda Region | 9.6% |
| 3 | Akmola Region | 9.3% |
| 4 | North Kazakhstan Region | 9.3% |
| 5 | Mangystau Region | 9.2% |
| 6 | Almaty City | 9.2% |
| 7 | Abai Region | 9.0% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 8 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9 | Kostanay Region | 23.6 sq m |
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 23.4 sq m |
| 11 | Pavlodar Region | 23.1 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Karaganda Region ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Almaty Region | 92 |
| 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 |
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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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