Economy, jobs and prices in North Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of North Kazakhstan Region produced 2.62 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 1.9% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 3rd lowest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in North Kazakhstan Region?
Gross regional product per resident in North Kazakhstan Region was 4,982,100 tenge in 2024, ranked 7th lowest 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 North Kazakhstan Region growing?
GRP in North Kazakhstan Region was 2.23 trillion tenge in 2023 and 2.62 trillion tenge in 2024, up 17.7% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
Of the 2.62 trillion tenge produced in North Kazakhstan Region in 2024, industry made up 18.0%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 14.4%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 23.4% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
The unemployment rate in North Kazakhstan Region was 4.6% in 2024, ranked joint 4th lowest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 12,900 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 280,600.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in North Kazakhstan Region?
In 2024 267,700 people in North Kazakhstan Region were in work, 95.4% of the labour force; the labour force was 65.9% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
Unemployment in North Kazakhstan Region was 5.0% in 2020 and 4.6% in 2024, a fall of 0.4 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in North Kazakhstan Region was 293,421 tenge in 2024, ranked 2nd 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
The average wage in North Kazakhstan Region rose from 157,497 tenge a month in 2020 to 293,421 tenge in 2024, +86%; consumer prices in the region rose 9.3% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
Household income used for consumption in North Kazakhstan Region averaged 117,529 tenge per person per month in 2024, 118.5% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
Consumer prices in North Kazakhstan Region rose 9.3% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.6% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
Investment in fixed assets in North Kazakhstan Region was 565.4 billion tenge in 2024 (1,082,800 tenge per resident, ranked 7th highest of 20 regions and cities), up 27.4% 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
Housing in North Kazakhstan Region averaged 23.1 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked joint 9th lowest of 20 regions and cities; 57.8 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 North Kazakhstan Region?
North Kazakhstan Region had 35,437 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (68 per 1,000 residents, ranked the lowest of 20 regions and cities), employing 110,844 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does North Kazakhstan Region export?
Exports from North Kazakhstan Region were worth US$ 409.12 million in 2024, 0.5% 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 North Kazakhstan Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 14 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Abai Region | 5,367,800 tenge |
| 12 | Akmola Region | 5,332,700 tenge |
| 13 | Aktobe Region | 5,251,700 tenge |
| 14 | North Kazakhstan Region | 4,982,100 tenge |
| 15 | Almaty Region | 3,908,100 tenge |
| 16 | Shymkent | 3,824,400 tenge |
| 17 | Kyzylorda Region | 3,641,900 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 18 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Akmola Region | 4.20 trillion tenge |
| 15 | Abai Region | 3.25 trillion tenge |
| 16 | Zhambyl Region | 3.15 trillion tenge |
| 17 | Kyzylorda Region | 3.07 trillion tenge |
| 18 | North Kazakhstan Region | 2.62 trillion tenge |
| 19 | Ulytau Region | 2.49 trillion tenge |
| 20 | Jetisu Region | 2.23 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 15 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Pavlodar Region | 4.7% |
| 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% |
Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 19 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Akmola Region | 329,732 tenge |
| 15 | Almaty Region | 328,536 tenge |
| 16 | Shymkent | 312,536 tenge |
| 17 | Zhambyl Region | 299,972 tenge |
| 18 | Turkistan Region | 295,251 tenge |
| 19 | North Kazakhstan Region | 293,421 tenge |
| 20 | Jetisu Region | 293,160 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 4 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)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 7 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (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 |
| 8 | West Kazakhstan Region | 1,077,477 tenge |
| 9 | East Kazakhstan Region | 1,069,020 tenge |
| 10 | Aktobe Region | 959,262 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 4 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)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 12 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | East Kazakhstan Region | 23.0 sq m |
| 14 | Almaty Region | 22.7 sq m |
| 15 | Ulytau Region | 22.5 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
North Kazakhstan Region ranks 20 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | North Kazakhstan Region | 68 |
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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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