East Kazakhstan region finished 2018 year with positive dynamics in the main indicators of socio-economic development.
The gross regional product (hereinafter-GRP) for 2018 is estimated at 3.5 trillion KZT, with an increase of 104% to the level of 2017. The dynamics of GRP in the region is largely due to the continued positive growth rates in the main industries.
The growth rate of industrial production was 118% (IFO – 109.3%), agriculture – 107% (IFO – 105.2%), investment - 112% (IFO – 105.5%), construction – 108% (IFO – 103.7%).
The positive dynamics of the real sector had a positive impact on the development of the social sphere. Cash incomes of the population increased by 117%, average monthly wages by 111%, and deposits of individuals by 110%. More than 18 thousand new jobs were created. The unemployment rate does not exceed 4.8%.