The number of unemployed persons in Kazakhstan decreased to 444.60 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 446.10 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Kazakhstan averaged 535.97 Thousand from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 950.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 2000 and a record low of 439.20 Thousand in the first quarter of 2017. source: Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 9399.91 9392.03 Thousand Jun 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.50 1.60 percent Jun 2026
Population 20.50 20.28 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 444.60 446.10 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.50 4.50 percent Jun 2026
Wages 461486.00 473158.00 KZT/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 591537.00 601560.00 KZT/Month Mar 2026


Kazakhstan Unemployed Persons
In Kazakhstan, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
444.60 446.10 950.00 439.20 2000 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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