The number of unemployed persons in Kazakhstan increased to 446.10 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 445.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Kazakhstan averaged 536.84 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 9392.03 9278.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.60 1.60 percent Mar 2026
Population 20.50 20.28 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 446.10 445.70 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.50 4.60 percent Mar 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
446.10 445.70 950.00 439.20 2000 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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