Economy, jobs and prices in Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Mangystau Region produced 5.01 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 3.7% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 8th highest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Mangystau Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Mangystau Region was 6,287,900 tenge in 2024, ranked 9th 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 Mangystau Region growing?
GRP in Mangystau Region was 4.80 trillion tenge in 2023 and 5.01 trillion tenge in 2024, up 4.3% 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 Mangystau Region?
Of the 5.01 trillion tenge produced in Mangystau Region in 2024, industry made up 41.9%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 6.4%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 0.9% and construction 7.8% (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 Mangystau Region?
The unemployment rate in Mangystau Region was 5.0% in 2024, ranked the highest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 18,300 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 365,700.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Mangystau Region?
In 2024 347,400 people in Mangystau Region were in work, 95.0% of the labour force; the labour force was 73.2% 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 Mangystau Region?
Unemployment in Mangystau Region was 4.9% in 2020 and 5.0% in 2024, a rise of 0.1 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 Mangystau Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Mangystau Region was 580,946 tenge in 2024, ranked 2nd 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 Mangystau Region?
The average wage in Mangystau Region rose from 317,611 tenge a month in 2020 to 580,946 tenge in 2024, +83%; consumer prices in the region rose 9.2% 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 Mangystau Region?
Household income used for consumption in Mangystau Region averaged 82,076 tenge per person per month in 2024, 82.8% 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 Mangystau Region?
Consumer prices in Mangystau Region rose 9.2% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 24.0% 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 Mangystau Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Mangystau Region was 1.09 trillion tenge in 2024 (1,348,406 tenge per resident, ranked 2nd highest of 20 regions and cities), down 1.5% 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 Mangystau Region?
Housing in Mangystau Region averaged 29.0 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 3rd highest of 20 regions and cities; 80.2 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 Mangystau Region?
Mangystau Region had 76,571 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (95 per 1,000 residents, ranked 5th highest of 20 regions and cities), employing 152,748 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Mangystau Region export?
Exports from Mangystau Region were worth US$ 4.0 billion in 2024, 4.9% 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 Mangystau Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Mangystau Region ranks 9 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Kostanay Region | 6,003,500 tenge |
| 11 | Abai Region | 5,367,800 tenge |
| 12 | Akmola Region | 5,332,700 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Mangystau Region ranks 8 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (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 |
| 11 | Shymkent | 4.74 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
Mangystau Region ranks 1 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)
Mangystau Region ranks 2 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)
Mangystau Region ranks 16 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (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 |
| 18 | Kyzylorda Region | 80,669 tenge |
| 19 | Shymkent | 74,265 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Mangystau Region ranks 2 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)
Mangystau Region ranks 5 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 8 | East Kazakhstan Region | 8.8% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Mangystau Region ranks 3 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astana | 32.0 sq m |
| 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 |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Mangystau Region ranks 5 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Almaty City | 160 |
| 3 | Shymkent | 109 |
| 4 | Turkistan Region | 97 |
| 5 | Mangystau Region | 95 |
| 6 | Almaty Region | 92 |
| 7 | Aktobe Region | 90 |
| 8 | Abai Region | 90 |
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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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