Economy, jobs and prices in Kostanay Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Kostanay Region produced 4.97 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 3.6% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 9th highest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Kostanay Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Kostanay Region was 6,003,500 tenge in 2024, ranked 10th 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 Kostanay Region growing?
GRP in Kostanay Region was 4.44 trillion tenge in 2023 and 4.97 trillion tenge in 2024, up 12.0% 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 Kostanay Region?
Of the 4.97 trillion tenge produced in Kostanay Region in 2024, industry made up 33.5%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 16.0%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 9.8% and construction 7.6% (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 Kostanay Region?
The unemployment rate in Kostanay Region was 4.7% in 2024, ranked joint 10th highest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 21,600 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 460,900.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Kostanay Region?
In 2024 439,300 people in Kostanay Region were in work, 95.3% of the labour force; the labour force was 70.2% 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 Kostanay Region?
Unemployment in Kostanay Region was 4.9% in 2020 and 4.7% in 2024, a fall of 0.2 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 Kostanay Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Kostanay Region was 343,804 tenge in 2024, ranked 9th 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 Kostanay Region?
The average wage in Kostanay Region rose from 171,319 tenge a month in 2020 to 343,804 tenge in 2024, +101%; consumer prices in the region rose 7.7% 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 Kostanay Region?
Household income used for consumption in Kostanay Region averaged 105,345 tenge per person per month in 2024, 106.2% 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 Kostanay Region?
Consumer prices in Kostanay Region rose 7.7% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.2% 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 Kostanay Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Kostanay Region was 640.2 billion tenge in 2024 (775,485 tenge per resident, ranked 7th lowest of 20 regions and cities), up 14.0% 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 Kostanay Region?
Housing in Kostanay Region averaged 23.6 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 9th highest of 20 regions and cities; 83.0 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 Kostanay Region?
Kostanay Region had 65,909 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (80 per 1,000 residents, ranked 5th lowest of 20 regions and cities), employing 166,179 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Kostanay Region export?
Exports from Kostanay Region were worth US$ 1.6 billion in 2024, 2.0% 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 Kostanay Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 10 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pavlodar Region | 6,845,200 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 |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (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 |
| 11 | Shymkent | 4.74 trillion tenge |
| 12 | West Kazakhstan Region | 4.72 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 11 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Turkistan Region | 4.8% |
| 9 | Shymkent | 4.8% |
| 10 | Aktobe Region | 4.7% |
| 11 | Kostanay Region | 4.7% |
| 12 | Pavlodar Region | 4.7% |
| 13 | Akmola Region | 4.6% |
| 14 | Almaty Region | 4.6% |
Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 12 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Pavlodar Region | 372,615 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 |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ulytau Region | 114,654 tenge |
| 7 | Pavlodar Region | 110,755 tenge |
| 8 | Akmola Region | 107,558 tenge |
| 9 | Kostanay Region | 105,345 tenge |
| 10 | Jetisu Region | 103,306 tenge |
| 11 | West Kazakhstan Region | 88,945 tenge |
| 12 | Almaty Region | 87,675 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 14 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (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 |
| 15 | Jetisu Region | 773,914 tenge |
| 16 | Akmola Region | 743,727 tenge |
| 17 | Almaty Region | 652,295 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 14 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 16 | Ulytau Region | 7.7% |
| 17 | Turkistan Region | 7.5% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | North Kazakhstan Region | 23.1 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Kostanay Region ranks 16 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Zhambyl Region | 85 |
| 14 | West Kazakhstan Region | 83 |
| 15 | Ulytau Region | 83 |
| 16 | Kostanay Region | 80 |
| 17 | Kyzylorda Region | 77 |
| 18 | Akmola Region | 75 |
| 19 | Pavlodar Region | 75 |
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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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