Economy, jobs and prices in Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of Ulytau Region produced 2.49 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 1.8% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 2nd lowest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in Ulytau Region?
Gross regional product per resident in Ulytau Region was 11,233,900 tenge in 2024, ranked 3rd 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 Ulytau Region growing?
GRP in Ulytau Region was 1.97 trillion tenge in 2023 and 2.49 trillion tenge in 2024, up 26.3% 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 Ulytau Region?
Of the 2.49 trillion tenge produced in Ulytau Region in 2024, industry made up 67.4%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 3.5%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 1.5% and construction 6.5% (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 Ulytau Region?
The unemployment rate in Ulytau Region was 4.1% in 2024, ranked joint lowest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 4,200 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 101,500.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in Ulytau Region?
In 2024 97,300 people in Ulytau Region were in work, 95.9% of the labour force; the labour force was 64.8% 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 Ulytau Region?
Unemployment in Ulytau Region was 4.3% in 2022 and 4.1% in 2024, a fall of 0.2 percentage points (Kazakhstan: 4.9% in 2022, 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 Ulytau Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in Ulytau Region was 533,562 tenge in 2024, ranked 4th 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 Ulytau Region?
The average wage in Ulytau Region rose from 402,561 tenge a month in 2022 to 533,562 tenge in 2024, +33%; 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 Ulytau Region?
Household income used for consumption in Ulytau Region averaged 114,654 tenge per person per month in 2024, 115.6% 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 Ulytau Region?
Consumer prices in Ulytau Region rose 7.7% between December 2023 and December 2024 and 20.8% 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 Ulytau Region?
Investment in fixed assets in Ulytau Region was 244.4 billion tenge in 2024 (1,104,609 tenge per resident, ranked 6th highest of 20 regions and cities), up 6.8% 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 Ulytau Region?
Housing in Ulytau Region averaged 22.5 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 6th lowest of 20 regions and cities; 38.4 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 Ulytau Region?
Ulytau Region had 18,327 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (83 per 1,000 residents, ranked 6th lowest of 20 regions and cities), employing 30,416 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does Ulytau Region export?
Exports from Ulytau Region were worth US$ 3.7 billion in 2024, 4.5% 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 Ulytau Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
Ulytau Region ranks 3 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atyrau Region | 21,177,500 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 |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
Ulytau Region ranks 19 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)
Ulytau Region ranks 20 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)
Ulytau Region ranks 4 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)
Ulytau Region ranks 6 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (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 |
| 8 | Akmola Region | 107,558 tenge |
| 9 | Kostanay Region | 105,345 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
Ulytau Region ranks 6 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (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 |
| 9 | East Kazakhstan Region | 1,069,020 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
Ulytau Region ranks 16 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 19 | Zhambyl Region | 7.0% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
Ulytau Region ranks 15 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 | Kyzylorda Region | 21.6 sq m |
| 17 | Turkistan Region | 20.6 sq m |
| 18 | Abai Region | 20.4 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
Ulytau Region ranks 15 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | East Kazakhstan Region | 87 |
| 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 |
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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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