Category: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to raise salaries of certain workers in 2025
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has announced a salary increase of certain government officials’ categories, with an average increase of 20%, Kazinform News Agency reports. It is noted that the wages raise will affect about 600,000 civil servants working in such sectors as accounting, economics, […]
Read moreAlmaty to generate 76,000 jobs in 2025
84,700 jobs were created in Almaty in 2024, Kazinform News Agency reports referring to the employment and social programs department. 84,700 jobs were created in Almaty in 2024 which reduced unemployment by 4.6%, head of the employment and social programs department Bauyrzhan Zhaubassov said presenting the results of the department’s work for 2024. He said […]
Read moreGlobal Ranking: Kazakhstan Has the Third-Highest Unemployment Rate in Eurasia
In the global ranking of unemployment rates for 2024, prepared by ILOSTAT, Kazakhstan placed 104th out of 187 countries with an unemployment rate of 4.8%. According to analysts from Energyprom.kz, the worst unemployment rates were recorded in Eswatini (34.4%), South Africa (33.2%), and Djibouti (25.9%), while Qatar boasted the lowest rate globally at 0.1%. In […]
Read moreOver 13,000 foreigners employed in Kazakhstan
According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, a total of 13,743 foreign citizens are currently employed legally in Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency reports. The majority of foreign workers belong to the category of managers and their deputies, with 564 and 2,585 permits issued for heads of structural subdivisions, respectively. Most […]
Read moreKazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau eliminate visa requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders
Kazakhstan and Guinea-Bissau have signed an agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements, Trend reports. The agreement was signed during talks in an expanded format, involving official delegations from both countries, led by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló. During the talks, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev […]
Read moreKazakhstan Faces Doubling of Construction Industry Labor Shortage by 2030
Kazakhstan’s construction sector is grappling with a significant labor shortage, with approximately 111,000 positions currently unfilled. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov warned at a recent government meeting that this figure is expected to double by 2030, forecasting a deficit of over 200,000 skilled workers in the industry. Bektenov highlighted that the most affected roles include plasterers, […]
Read moreUzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed cooperation in employment sector
Ra’no Turdieva, Deputy Minister of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan, met with Askar Biakhmetov, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between the two ministries in the areas of employment, professional training, and labor inspections. As a result of the meeting, the parties […]
Read moreTraining of IT specialists, export of information technologies, AI training: Government considers IT industry development issues
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev at the Government session reported on the ongoing work on the development of the IT-industry, primeminister.kz reports. In particular, he reported that in 2024 the IT-industry of Kazakhstan continued its dynamic growth. The number of IT-companies reached 18 683. Growth of 16% over the last three […]
Read moreKazakhstan employs over 804,000 people in 2024
Year to date, over 804,000 people found employment in Kazakhstan, including 200,000 young individuals, according to a report presented to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev by Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Svetlana Zhakupova. During their meeting, the Minister outlined key developments and strategies aimed at improving the country’s social and labor policies. These […]
Read moreKazakhstan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Attract Skilled Foreign Workers
Kazakhstan has introduced its new Neo Nomad visa, joining a growing number of countries welcoming remote workers from around the world. This visa, launched under the directive of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, seeks to position Kazakhstan as a top destination for digital nomads, offering a blend of cultural immersion, adventure, and productivity. The Neo Nomad Visa […]
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