Economy, jobs and prices in Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Pavlodar Region produced 5.15 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 3.8% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 6th highest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Pavlodar Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Pavlodar Region was 6,845,200 tenge in 2024, ranked 7th 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 Pavlodar Region growing?
GRP in Pavlodar Region was 4.37 trillion tenge in 2023 and 5.15 trillion tenge in 2024, up 17.8% 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 Pavlodar Region?
Of the 5.15 trillion tenge produced in Pavlodar Region in 2024, industry made up 40.3%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 14.3%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 5.7% and construction 6.6% (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 Pavlodar Region?
The unemployment rate in Pavlodar Region was 4.7% in 2024, ranked joint 10th highest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 19,200 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 405,300.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Pavlodar Region?
In 2024 386,100 people in Pavlodar Region were in work, 95.3% of the labour force; the labour force was 69.8% 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 Pavlodar Region?
Unemployment in Pavlodar Region was 4.8% in 2020 and 4.7% in 2024, a fall 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 Pavlodar Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Pavlodar Region was 372,615 tenge in 2024, ranked 9th 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 Pavlodar Region?
The average wage in Pavlodar Region rose from 187,427 tenge a month in 2020 to 372,615 tenge in 2024, +99%; 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 Pavlodar Region?
Household income used for consumption in Pavlodar Region averaged 110,755 tenge per person per month in 2024, 111.7% 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 Pavlodar Region?
Consumer prices in Pavlodar Region rose 7.7% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.1% 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 Pavlodar Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Pavlodar Region was 839.7 billion tenge in 2024 (1,118,145 tenge per resident, ranked 5th highest of 20 regions and cities), up 5.3% 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 Pavlodar Region?
Housing in Pavlodar 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; 93.4 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 Pavlodar Region?
Pavlodar Region had 56,412 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (75 per 1,000 residents, ranked 2nd lowest of 20 regions and cities), employing 146,085 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Pavlodar Region export?
Exports from Pavlodar Region were worth US$ 3.9 billion in 2024, 4.8% 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 Pavlodar Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 7 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | Kostanay Region | 6,003,500 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 6 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (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 |
| 8 | Mangystau Region | 5.01 trillion tenge |
| 9 | Kostanay Region | 4.97 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 12 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 15 | North Kazakhstan Region | 4.6% |
Average monthly nominal wage (tenge) (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 9 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (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 |
| 11 | Kyzylorda Region | 344,381 tenge |
| 12 | Kostanay Region | 343,804 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 7 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (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 |
| 9 | Kostanay Region | 105,345 tenge |
| 10 | Jetisu Region | 103,306 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 5 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (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 |
| 8 | West Kazakhstan Region | 1,077,477 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 15 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 18 | Shymkent | 7.4% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 11 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | East Kazakhstan Region | 23.0 sq m |
| 14 | Almaty Region | 22.7 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Pavlodar Region ranks 19 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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