We collect and analyze data to show how our cities are changing — from the economy and environment to the quality of life of their residents.
The “Sustainable Development of Kazakhstan’s Cities” platform was created to collect, analyze, and visualize information about the socio-economic and environmental conditions of the country’s major cities.
It brings together key indicators, analytical data, and the results of sociological surveys so that everyone can see how their city is developing.
Its goal is to increase data transparency, engage residents in assessing the urban environment, and support decision-making based on facts.
It brings together key indicators, analytical data, and the results of sociological surveys so that everyone can see how their city is developing.
Its goal is to increase data transparency, engage residents in assessing the urban environment, and support decision-making based on facts.
Our cities are growing and evolving every year.
Each indicator is a step toward Kazakhstan’s sustainable future.
Each indicator is a step toward Kazakhstan’s sustainable future.
>20 million
+3% GDP
45–52
+10 %
33 %
2,3 million
Kazakhstan’s population exceeds 20 million people, with about 69% living in urban areas.
Urbanization remains a steady trend, especially in the major cities — Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.
Urbanization remains a steady trend, especially in the major cities — Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.
Kazakhstan’s average annual economic growth remains around 3% per year.
The main drivers are industry, construction, transport, and the service sector.
The main drivers are industry, construction, transport, and the service sector.
In 2023, industrial production in Semey increased from 451.2 to 496.4 billion ₸.
This trend reflects the active development of regional economies.
This trend reflects the active development of regional economies.
Almaty’s population has reached 2.3 million, making it the largest metropolis and financial center of Kazakhstan.
The city remains the leader in terms of GRP per capita.
The city remains the leader in terms of GRP per capita.
The average availability of doctors in Kazakhstan’s cities ranges from 45 to 52 per 10,000 residents.
This is one of the indicators of a high level of accessibility to basic medical services.
This is one of the indicators of a high level of accessibility to basic medical services.
About one-third of all pollutant emissions in Kazakhstan come from motor vehicles.
The issue of air quality is particularly relevant for major cities.
The issue of air quality is particularly relevant for major cities.
We apply unified principles to assess the sustainability and quality of the urban environment.
The assessment of sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s cities is carried out based on a comprehensive analysis of statistical and analytical data.
The study takes into account social, economic, and environmental characteristics that reflect the level of well-being and growth dynamics of the cities.
The study takes into account social, economic, and environmental characteristics that reflect the level of well-being and growth dynamics of the cities.
This approach makes it possible to identify territorial differences, determine the strengths and weaknesses of regions, and trace key development trends.
The analysis results form the basis for creating an objective picture of the urban environment’s condition and for developing directions for its improvement.
The analysis results form the basis for creating an objective picture of the urban environment’s condition and for developing directions for its improvement.
They assess the demographic situation, employment levels, and the development of social infrastructure.
These indicators show how comfortable urban life is and how well residents are provided with education, healthcare, and housing.
These indicators show how comfortable urban life is and how well residents are provided with education, healthcare, and housing.
They reflect the level of industrial and investment development of cities and the dynamics of small and medium-sized businesses.
They make it possible to determine each city’s contribution to the regional and national economy, as well as to identify growth directions.
They make it possible to determine each city’s contribution to the regional and national economy, as well as to identify growth directions.
They describe the state of the natural environment and the effectiveness of local environmental policies.
They include data on air and water quality, green areas, waste management, and land improvement.
They include data on air and water quality, green areas, waste management, and land improvement.
Social Indicators
Economic Indicators
Environmental Indicators
Laboratory of Geodemographic and Socio-Economic Research
Our address: 050040, Almaty,
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