Rating of regions of Kazakhstan,
I quarter 2022
Authors:Olzhas Khudaibergenov, Saken Idenov
Graphics: Kairat Akmurzin
July 12, 2022
We present to you the Rating of regions of Kazakhstan for the 1st quarter of 2022
In this edition, the methodology has been revised—the indicator for the share of unused agricultural land (Indicator No. 8) now includes fallow land (agricultural land that was previously used as arable land but has not been utilized for more than a year).
15 out of 20 indicators have been updated, including 9 quarterly and 6 annual.
As in previous editions, no region scored the maximum number of points. For the second consecutive quarter, Atyrau region confidently holds the top spot in the ranking. The region leads in indicators such as the share of schools with three-shift education, investments in the fixed capital of the non-extractive sector, the share of unused agricultural land, and the volume of local government expenditures.
From 2nd to 6th place, there is a high density of results, with five regions having minimal differences between them. Nur-Sultan ranks second in the rating, but compared to the previous quarter, it scored 4 points less. The lost points are due to an increase in the share of schools with three-shift education, a rise in juvenile crime, and an increase in delays in reviewing citizens' appeals.
15 out of 20 indicators have been updated, including 9 quarterly and 6 annual.
As in previous editions, no region scored the maximum number of points. For the second consecutive quarter, Atyrau region confidently holds the top spot in the ranking. The region leads in indicators such as the share of schools with three-shift education, investments in the fixed capital of the non-extractive sector, the share of unused agricultural land, and the volume of local government expenditures.
From 2nd to 6th place, there is a high density of results, with five regions having minimal differences between them. Nur-Sultan ranks second in the rating, but compared to the previous quarter, it scored 4 points less. The lost points are due to an increase in the share of schools with three-shift education, a rise in juvenile crime, and an increase in delays in reviewing citizens' appeals.
The North Kazakhstan region ranks third. Improvements were seen in indicators such as the volume of services in the creative economy, local government expenditures, the share of high-quality roads, the share of juvenile crimes, and delays in responding to appeals to local government heads.
Pavlodar region retained its fourth place, as in the previous quarter. The region made slight improvements in the share of unused agricultural land, the share of high-quality roads, the share of juvenile crimes, and local government expenditures. Notably, the region reduced the number of registered bribery cases, placing second in the country for this indicator.
Zhambyl region holds fifth place. The region showed significant improvements in indicators such as the share of juvenile crimes and per capita local government expenditures. Among the lost points: 1.1 points were lost due to a lower number of winners in international and national olympiads, and 1.5 points were lost due to an increase in registered bribery cases.
A notable breakthrough came from the city of Almaty, which jumped from 12th to 6th place. Improvements were seen in the coverage of preschool education, the number of winners in national and international olympiads, a decrease in infant mortality, and a reduction in juvenile crime. However, Almaty faces clear challenges with the "delays in responding to appeals to local government heads on the 'open dialogue' platform" indicator, where the city ranks last in the country.
By significantly reducing its infant mortality rate and the share of the population in households below the poverty line, Aktobe region secured seventh place in the ranking.
Among the remaining regions, Akmola and West Kazakhstan regions stand out, having dropped out of the top seven, now occupying 9th and 15th places, respectively. It's also worth noting that 14 regions have fully addressed the issue of preschool education coverage, with only Almaty, Kyzylorda region, and the city of Almaty showing slight lags.
Pavlodar region retained its fourth place, as in the previous quarter. The region made slight improvements in the share of unused agricultural land, the share of high-quality roads, the share of juvenile crimes, and local government expenditures. Notably, the region reduced the number of registered bribery cases, placing second in the country for this indicator.
Zhambyl region holds fifth place. The region showed significant improvements in indicators such as the share of juvenile crimes and per capita local government expenditures. Among the lost points: 1.1 points were lost due to a lower number of winners in international and national olympiads, and 1.5 points were lost due to an increase in registered bribery cases.
A notable breakthrough came from the city of Almaty, which jumped from 12th to 6th place. Improvements were seen in the coverage of preschool education, the number of winners in national and international olympiads, a decrease in infant mortality, and a reduction in juvenile crime. However, Almaty faces clear challenges with the "delays in responding to appeals to local government heads on the 'open dialogue' platform" indicator, where the city ranks last in the country.
By significantly reducing its infant mortality rate and the share of the population in households below the poverty line, Aktobe region secured seventh place in the ranking.
Among the remaining regions, Akmola and West Kazakhstan regions stand out, having dropped out of the top seven, now occupying 9th and 15th places, respectively. It's also worth noting that 14 regions have fully addressed the issue of preschool education coverage, with only Almaty, Kyzylorda region, and the city of Almaty showing slight lags.