Economy, jobs and prices in West Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan: official figures
The economy of West Kazakhstan Region produced 4.72 trillion tenge of gross regional product (GRP) in 2024, 3.5% of Kazakhstan's 136.69 trillion tenge; it is ranked 9th lowest of 20 regions and cities (current prices).
What is the GDP per person in West Kazakhstan Region?
Gross regional product per resident in West Kazakhstan Region was 6,798,500 tenge in 2024, ranked 8th 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 West Kazakhstan Region growing?
GRP in West Kazakhstan Region was 5.01 trillion tenge in 2023 and 4.72 trillion tenge in 2024, down 5.8% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
Of the 4.72 trillion tenge produced in West Kazakhstan Region in 2024, industry made up 48.6%, wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair 10.4%, agriculture, forestry and fishing 3.8% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
The unemployment rate in West Kazakhstan Region was 4.8% in 2024, ranked joint 3rd highest of 20 regions and cities (Kazakhstan: 4.7%); about 17,200 people were unemployed out of a labour force of 354,000.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyHow many people are employed in West Kazakhstan Region?
In 2024 336,800 people in West Kazakhstan Region were in work, 95.2% of the labour force; the labour force was 69.9% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
Unemployment in West Kazakhstan Region was 5.0% in 2020 and 4.8% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
The average monthly nominal wage of an employee in West Kazakhstan Region was 350,965 tenge in 2024, ranked 10th 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
The average wage in West Kazakhstan Region rose from 195,410 tenge a month in 2020 to 350,965 tenge in 2024, +80%; consumer prices in the region rose 8.7% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
Household income used for consumption in West Kazakhstan Region averaged 88,945 tenge per person per month in 2024, 89.7% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
Consumer prices in West Kazakhstan Region rose 8.7% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
Investment in fixed assets in West Kazakhstan Region was 749.9 billion tenge in 2024 (1,077,477 tenge per resident, ranked 8th highest of 20 regions and cities), up 11.1% 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
Housing in West Kazakhstan Region averaged 23.4 square metres of floor space per resident at the end of 2024 (Kazakhstan: 24.5), ranked 10th highest of 20 regions and cities; 93.5 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 West Kazakhstan Region?
West Kazakhstan Region had 58,073 operating small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024 (83 per 1,000 residents, ranked 7th lowest of 20 regions and cities), employing 134,910 people.
Source: Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan · saved copyWhat does West Kazakhstan Region export?
Exports from West Kazakhstan Region were worth US$ 6.9 billion in 2024, 8.5% 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 West Kazakhstan Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per resident (tenge) (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 8 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Abai Region | 5,367,800 tenge |
Gross regional product (tenge) (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 12 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product (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 |
| 13 | Turkistan Region | 4.67 trillion tenge |
| 14 | Akmola Region | 4.20 trillion tenge |
| 15 | Abai Region | 3.25 trillion tenge |
Unemployment rate (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 4 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)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 10 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly nominal wage (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 |
| 13 | Abai Region | 339,299 tenge |
Household income used for consumption per person per month (tenge) (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 11 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Household income used for consumption per person per month (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 |
| 13 | Aktobe Region | 85,794 tenge |
| 14 | Abai Region | 82,777 tenge |
Investment in fixed assets per resident (tenge) (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 8 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment in fixed assets per resident (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 |
| 11 | Abai Region | 928,517 tenge |
Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 10 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Consumer price increase, December 2024 on December 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Abai Region | 9.0% |
| 8 | East Kazakhstan Region | 8.8% |
| 9 | Aktobe Region | 8.7% |
| 10 | West Kazakhstan Region | 8.7% |
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 8.4% |
| 12 | Atyrau Region | 8.1% |
| 13 | Kyzylorda Region | 8.1% |
Housing floor space per resident (square metres) (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 10 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Housing floor space per resident (square metres) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | East Kazakhstan Region | 23.0 sq m |
Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents (2024)
West Kazakhstan Region ranks 14 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Operating small and medium enterprises per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jetisu Region | 87 |
| 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 |
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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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