Human Resources
As of May 1, 2025, the population amounted to 695,900 people, including 399,600 (57.4%) urban residents and 296,300 (42.6%) rural residents.
The average monthly nominal wage (excluding small enterprises) in the region for the 1st quarter of 2025 is estimated at approximately ₸361,800, which corresponds to about 634–640 USD at an exchange rate of ₸470 per USD.
Number of higher educational institutions: 4
Number of students of higher educational institutions: 24 927 (11 086 of them are women)
Number of graduates of higher educational institutions: 6 846 (of which 3 378 are women)
Key indicators of the labor market by districts of the West Kazakhstan region
Labor force (economically active population)
|
|
thousand people |
|
West Kazakhstan region |
350.3 |
|
Akzhaik |
19.1 |
|
Bokey Horde |
7.5 |
|
Burlin |
33.6 |
|
Zhangala |
11.0 |
|
Zhanibek |
8.2 |
|
Baiterek |
34.2 |
|
Kaztalov |
13.8 |
|
Karatobe |
6.7 |
|
Raw |
9.2 |
|
Taskala |
9.1 |
|
Terekta |
21.0 |
|
Chingirlau |
7.1 |
|
city of Uralsk |
169.7 |
West Kazakhstan University of Engineering and Technology is a non-governmental higher educational institution in the city of Uralsk, West Kazakhstan region. It is a multidisciplinary technical university established on the basis of the Institute of Management and Business.
Currently, ZKITU is a structural subdivision of the West Kazakhstan Engineering and Humanities University.
Contact Us
West Kazakhstan region, Uralsk city, Dostyk-Druzhby street, 208
8 (7112)50-98-14
8 771-731-0808
reception@wkitu.kz
West Kazakhstan state University named after Makhambet Utemisov is a multidisciplinary higher education institution of the West Kazakhstan region. The structure of the University has 2 institutes, 6 faculties, 22 departments with 51 specialties, graduate school, master's degree, College.
Contact Us
West Kazakhstan region, Uralsk city, N. Nazarbayev Ave.,162
+7 (7112) 51 26 32
+7 (7112) 51 42 66
info@wksu.kz
zapkazgu@mail.ru
Employed population by main economic activities of West Kazakhstan region
|
Type of activity |
Thousand people |
|
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries |
35,0 |
|
Industry
|
31,5 6,9 17,1 4,2 3,3 |
|
Construction |
29,4 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of cars and motorcycles |
52,9 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
21,7 |
|
Accommodation and catering services |
7,5 |
|
Information and communication |
3,8 |
|
Financial and insurance activities |
4,5 |
|
Real estate transactions |
6,2 |
|
Professional, scientific and technical activities |
7,8 |
|
Activities in the area of administrative and support services |
11,0 |
|
Public administration and defense; mandatory social security |
18,6 |
|
Education |
46,2 |
|
Health and social services |
19,1 |
|
Arts, entertainment and recreation |
6,1 |
|
Provision of other services |
20,1 |
|
Employed in the economy, total |
321,5 |
Source: stat.gov.kz
Average monthly nominal salary of one employee for certain professions and positions in the West Kazakhstan region
|
Occupation / position |
Average monthly nominal salary of one employee (tenge) |
|
Head of organisation |
405 285 |
|
Head of specialized Department |
243 867 |
|
Foreman |
179 700 |
|
Electrical engineer |
547 003 |
|
Health and safety engineer |
370 265 |
|
Engineers |
847 964 |
|
Technician (all types of economic activity, in addition to health) |
142 987 |
|
Doctor |
183 544 |
|
Pharmacist |
136 056 |
|
Teacher of higher education institution |
82 151 |
|
Teacher in secondary education and primary school |
99 758 |
|
Main specialist |
129 049 |
|
Leading specialist |
84 323 |
|
Lawyer |
150 100 |
|
Economist |
190 885 |
|
Accountant |
172 256 |
|
Accountant (mid-level qualification) |
123 764 |
|
Agronomist |
91 667 |
|
Mason |
111 584 |
|
Carpenter (joiner) |
97 522 |
|
Plasterer |
108 729 |
|
Plumber |
125 522 |
|
Painter |
102 687 |
|
Locksmith |
103 745 |
|
Gas welder |
244 781 |
|
Blacksmiths, blacksmiths on hammers and presses |
61 967 |
|
Turner |
115 158 |
|
Car driver |
108 999 |
|
The machinist of the bulldozer, grader, scraper |
169 027 |
|
Excavator drivers |
254 022 |
|
The machinist of the crane (crane operator) |
173 462 |
|
The stacker-the packer |
72 500 |
|
Ancillary worker |
75 909 |
Source: stat.gov.kz
