ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 21. The average per capita nominal cash income of Kazakhstan’s population reached $445.08 in April 2025, marking a 9 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Data obtained by Trend from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms shows that despite nominal growth, real incomes—adjusted for inflation—fell by 1.5 percent year-on-year. This indicates a decline in purchasing power, as rising consumer prices continue to outpace income growth.
The drop in real income is largely attributed to persistent inflation, particularly in essential sectors such as food, utilities, and transport. Economic analysts suggest that restoring household purchasing power will require a dual approach: more effective inflation control and strengthened support for employment and labor productivity.
As of May 1, 2025, Kazakhstan’s population stood at 20.353 million people. Of this total, 12.856 million (63.2 percent) reside in urban areas, while 7.496 million (36.8 percent) live in rural regions.
Migration trends also shifted notably. In April 2025, the number of people arriving in Kazakhstan increased by 29.7 percent compared to April 2024, while the number of departures from the country decreased by 40.2 percent.
