As of January 2023, 5407 mass media were registered in Kazakhstan, of which 3779 are periodicals, 194 are TV channels, 85 are radio, 1062 are news agencies and online publications. (588-IA, 474- SI). (Domestic media – 5120, Foreign media – 287).
Types of media
The most numerous group remains printed – 3779 of the total number of registered mass media, of which newspapers – 2197 and magazines – 1582.
Distribution language
Kazakh and Russian languages are most often used in the media – 1969 mass media
On media violations
In the period from January 1 to January 31, 2023, in accordance with paragraph 1-1 of Article 41-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Communications", the order of the authorized body imposed a restriction on the distribution of 718 Internet resources and links.
By types of violations:
- 217 – pornography;
- 16 – propaganda and distribution of narcotic drugs, alcohol, tobacco products;
- 362 – for violation of the Law "On Gambling";
- 1 – advertising;
- 120 – fraud;
- 2 – copyright infringement.
In the period from January 1 to January 31, 2023, by a court decision, the authorized body did not take measures to restrict access.