📊 Demographic Dynamics of Kazakhstan: Growth, Urbanization, and Challenges
As of October 1, 2024, Kazakhstan’s population reached 20 223 218 people, demonstrating steady growth despite recent challenges. However, the population distribution remains uneven: 63% reside in urban areas (12 704 977 people), while 37% live in rural regions (7 518 241 people).
🏙️ Regions with High Urbanization Levels:
• Karaganda region: urbanization at 81.9%.
• Ulytau: 79.3%.
• Aktobe region: 75.4%.
🌾 Regions with Low Urbanization Levels:
• Almaty region: only 19.5% of the population resides in urban areas.
• Turkestan region: 25.1%.
• Zhambyl region: 43.7%.
📈 Key Factors and Challenges:
• Urbanization attracts young and skilled workers to cities but requires significant investments in infrastructure, transportation, and housing.
• Regional Disparities: Rural areas are experiencing youth outmigration, reducing the labor force and lowering living standards.
• Gender Imbalance: Women outnumber men across the country, with 10 342 959 women and 9 880 259 men.
🌍 Strategic Priorities:
• Supporting rural infrastructure, developing the agricultural sector, and improving access to modern technologies.
• Creating conditions to retain residents in rural regions.
👉 Read the full analysis on the informational portal Economy KZ at economyKZ.org!
https://economykz.org/?p=10869&lang=en
As of October 1, 2024, Kazakhstan’s population reached 20 223 218 people, demonstrating steady growth despite recent challenges. However, the population distribution remains uneven: 63% reside in urban areas (12 704 977 people), while 37% live in rural regions (7 518 241 people).
🏙️ Regions with High Urbanization Levels:
• Karaganda region: urbanization at 81.9%.
• Ulytau: 79.3%.
• Aktobe region: 75.4%.
🌾 Regions with Low Urbanization Levels:
• Almaty region: only 19.5% of the population resides in urban areas.
• Turkestan region: 25.1%.
• Zhambyl region: 43.7%.
📈 Key Factors and Challenges:
• Urbanization attracts young and skilled workers to cities but requires significant investments in infrastructure, transportation, and housing.
• Regional Disparities: Rural areas are experiencing youth outmigration, reducing the labor force and lowering living standards.
• Gender Imbalance: Women outnumber men across the country, with 10 342 959 women and 9 880 259 men.
🌍 Strategic Priorities:
• Supporting rural infrastructure, developing the agricultural sector, and improving access to modern technologies.
• Creating conditions to retain residents in rural regions.
👉 Read the full analysis on the informational portal Economy KZ at economyKZ.org!
https://economykz.org/?p=10869&lang=en