Information on the Work Carried Out by the Department for Employment Coordination and Social Programs as of July 1, 2026
According to the results of the first quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate stood at 4,6%, while the youth unemployment rate (aged 15–35) was 3,8%, and the female unemployment rate was 4,4%.
According to the Regional Department of the Bureau of National Statistics, the economically active population totals 350 619 people, including 334 663 employed persons. Of these, 254 306 are wage employees, while 80 357 belong to other categories of employed persons. The number of unemployed persons is 15 956.
As of July 1, 2026, the number of officially registered unemployed individuals at Career Centers amounted to 17 108.
In 2026, within the framework of implementing 61 projects across the region, it is planned to employ 20 179 people (15 796 in permanent jobs and 4 383 in temporary jobs). As of the reporting date, 10 445 people have been employed (7 389 in permanent positions and 3 056 in temporary positions), representing 51,8% of the annual target. Including:
Within the framework of the Regional Roadmap, it is planned to employ 490 people through the implementation of 57 projects by contracting organizations (92 permanent and 398 temporary jobs). To date, 156 people have been employed, representing 31, 8% of the target.
Under the indicator «Creation of 100 New Jobs per 10,000 Population», 4 011 new jobs are planned, of which 3 539 have already been created.
To date, 10 747 people have been referred to active employment measures.
Regarding the provision and payment of targeted social assistance:
Targeted social assistance (hereinafter – TSA) was provided to 1 019 families (comprising 5 280 individuals) totaling 299.7 million tenge. TSA recipients included 502 large families.
Based on decisions made by district and city *maslikhats* (local representative bodies), the following assistance was provided from local budget funds:
The total number of persons with disabilities in the region is 26 249, including 3 638 children under the age of 18.
As of July 1, 2026, 9 098 individuals have been provided with assistive (compensatory) devices and social services, representing 72.4% of the 12 561 applicants.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has launched an updated information portal—inva.gov.kz—dedicated to the social protection of persons with disabilities. To date, 1 735 facilities have been registered on the portal, of which 1388 (80.0%) have been adapted for accessibility.
A total of 582.7 million tenge has been allocated from the local budget for "Inva-taxi" services in the city of Uralsk and the surrounding districts under the social service procurement program. To date, 1 401 individuals, including 621 children, have utilized the Inva-taxi service.
Across the region, specialized social services are provided by 33 licensed organizations. These include: 11 inpatient specialized social service centers (including one mixed-type center), 6 day-care (semi-stationary) facilities, 13 home-based social service organizations, and 3 temporary stay facilities.
As of July 1, 2026, a total of 5 624 people are receiving specialized social services. This figure comprises: 3 324 elderly individuals and persons with Group I or II disabilities; 1 229 persons with disabilities due to neuropsychiatric disorders; 624 children with disabilities; 36 victims of domestic violence; and 361 homeless individuals facing difficult life circumstances.
At the same time, with the aim of improving the well-being of socially vulnerable population groups and developing alternative forms of specialized social services, an independent supported living facility with 20 places for individuals with mental disabilities was opened in June 2022.
The primary objective of the independent supported living facility is the socialization of persons with disabilities and the support of their maximum possible independence in managing daily life, employment, leisure activities, and interaction within the broader community. Currently, 21 people reside at the center.
In addition, a social rehabilitation center for persons with disabilities, featuring a capacity of 150 and meeting modern standards and technological requirements, was opened in the city of Uralsk.
The center’s primary objective is to provide social rehabilitation services to children with disabilities—specifically those with musculoskeletal disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions—as well as to persons with Group I and Group II disabilities.
As of July 1, 2026, the rehabilitation center has served 392 individuals, including 98 children.