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Kazakhstan

Republic of Kazakhstan

18.3 million
2,724,900 km2
Kazakh, German,
Tenge ≈ $0.0021
Islam

Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world by area but ranks 63rd in terms of population. The mountain ranges and Kazakh steppes blend harmoniously with Astana and its modern skyscrapers.

The country is among the largest exporters of wheat and leads in the production of copper, gold, and uranium. However, Kazakhstan's main export remains oil.

Thanks to this land and the world's first Baikonur Cosmodrome, built here in 1957, the first artificial satellites were launched, and Yuri Gagarin made his first space flight.

Happiness level
67
Happiness level
67

In terms of happiness, Kazakhstan ranks 44 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
35
Health index
35

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Kazakhstan is in 61 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
31
The cleanest air
31

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Kazakhstan is ranked 86 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
51
Security of countries
51

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Kazakhstan ranks 72 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 69.4 years
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Life expectancy
69

Kazakhstan ranks 165 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
35
Level of human freedom
35

Kazakhstan ranks 107 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 33.6 USD
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The cost of living
70

The cost of living assessment in Kazakhstan, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 5 percent
57
Unemployment rate
57

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Kazakhstan according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 80 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
62
Level of social progress
62

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Kazakhstan ranks 65 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
36
Quality of citizenship
36

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Kazakhstan ranks 105 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
100
Literacy rate
100

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Kazakhstan ranks 1 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 35.71 Mbps
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Internet speed
55

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Kazakhstan ranks 71 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.41 USD
86
Mobile data price
86

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Kazakhstan ranks 34 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
9
English proficiency level
9

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Kazakhstan ranks 107 in the world.

Kazakhstan (officially the Republic of Kazakhstan) is a country in Central Asia. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. It has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital is Astana, while the largest city and the main cultural and trading center is Almaty. Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world by area.

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 16, 1991, the country declared independence as the Republic of Kazakhstan. The political system is a unitary constitutional republic with a democratic structure. The country is divided into 17 regions and 3 cities with special status. Subnational units are further divided into districts.

Kazakhstan is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

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