Assessment of the current situation in Kazakhstan

Demographic section

Which language do you prefer for answering the questions – Kazakh or Russian?

Kazakh
666
(60.5%)
Russian
434
(39.5%)

Sex

Male
522
(47.4%)
Female
578
(52.6%)

How old are you?

18-29
252
(22.9%)
30-39
257
(23.4%)
40-49
203
(18.5%)
50-59
173
(15.8%)
60+
214
(19.4%)

Do you live in a city or a village?

City
676
(61.5%)
Village
424
(38.5%)

What province/region is it?

Astana
98
(8.9%)
Almaty city
98
(8.9%)
Akmola region
57
(5.2%)
Aktobe region
54
(4.9%)
Almaty region
113
(10.2%)
Atyrau region
43
(3.9%)
West Kazakhstan region
28
(2.5%)
Zhambyl region
58
(5.3%)
Karaganda region
57
(5.2%)
Kostanay region
39
(3.6%)
Kyzylorda region
47
(4.2%)
Mangystau region
36
(3.3%)
Turkestan region
126
(9.4%)
Pavlodar region
37
(3.4%)
North Kazakhstan region
24
(2.2%)
East Kazakhstan region
44
(3%)
Shymkent
49
(4.5%)
Abay region
25
(2.3%)
Zhetysu region
52
(4.7%)
Ulytau region
7
(0.6%)

Main section

How do you assess the current situation in the country?

Safe
494
(44%)
Unstable
323
(29.3%)
Critical
230
(20.9%)
I find it difficult to answer
53
(4.8%)

In your opinion, how has the situation changed in the following areas over the past year - has it worsened, improved or not changed?

Healthcare

Worsened
276
(25.1%)
Didn’t change
460
(41.8%)
Improved
287
(26.1%)
It is difficult to answer
77
(6%)

Education

Worsened
234
(21.3%)
Didn’t change
328
(29.8%)
Improved
401
(36.4%)
It is difficult to answer
137
(12.5%)

Employment

Worsened
234
(21.2%)
Didn’t change
408
(37.1%)
Improved
297
(26%)
It is difficult to answer
161
(14.7%)

Political and civil freedoms

Worsened
152
(13.8%)
Didn’t change
436
(39.6%)
Improved
293
(26.6%)
It is difficult to answer
220
(19.8%)

Economy

Worsened
367
(33.4%)
Didn’t change
331
(30.1%)
Improved
267
(24.3%)
It is difficult to answer
134
(12.2%)

Law and order, security

Worsened
181
(16.5%)
Didn’t change
421
(38.2%)
Improved
409
(37.2%)
It is difficult to answer
89
(8.1%)

Ecology

Worsened
474
(43.1%)
Didn’t change
384
(34.9%)
Improved
175
(15.9%)
It is difficult to answer
67
(6.1%)

Standard of living of citizens

Worsened
435
(39.5%)
Didn’t change
368
(33.4%)
Improved
215
(19.6%)
It is difficult to answer
82
(7.5%)

Which of the following problems bother you and your family the most?

Polluted environment
(23.2%)
Corruption
(29.6%)
Unsatisfactory/inaccessible education system
(18.7%)
Low incomes and wages
(50.6%)
Low level of pensions, allowances, scholarships
(31.3%)
Lack of jobs and difficulties with employment
(27.2%)
Unavailability / condition of housing
(33.4%)
Unsatisfactory/inaccessible healthcare system
(23.1%)
Lack of opportunities for recreation and leisure
(4.4%)
Poor transport infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, etc.)
(16.5%)
Crime
(7.3%)
Problems with communal infrastructure (water, heat, electricity)
(16.2%)
Rise of prices for essential goods
(52.2%)
Other
(1%)
Nothing bothers me
(5.8%)
It is difficult to answer
(0.8%)

How much do you trust the following entities?

To the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

I rather don’t believe
221
(20.1%)
I rather believe
764
(69.4%)
It is difficult to answer
115
(10.5%)

To the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan

I rather don’t believe
434
(39.5%)
I rather believe
537
(48.8%)
It is difficult to answer
129
(11.7%)

To the Member of Parliament

I rather don’t believe
525
(47.7%)
I rather believe
391
(35.6%)
It is difficult to answer
184
(16.7%)

To the akim of your region (in the case of Almaty, Astana and Shymkent - to the akim of your city)

I rather don’t believe
337
(30.6%)
I rather believe
530
(48.2%)
It is difficult to answer
233
(21.2%)

To the police

I rather don’t believe
403
(36.6%)
I rather believe
549
(50%)
It is difficult to answer
148
(13.4%)

To the courts

I rather don’t believe
409
(37.2%)
I rather believe
420
(38.2%)
It is difficult to answer
271
(24.6%)

To the banks

I rather don’t believe
417
(37.9%)
I rather believe
565
(51.4%)
It is difficult to answer
118
(10.7%)

To the religious leaders

I rather don’t believe
385
(35%)
I rather believe
521
(47.4%)
It is difficult to answer
194
(17.6%)

In your opinion, do we need changes in our country?

Yes, large-scale and decisive changes are needed
722
(65.7%)
Only minor changes are needed
266
(24.2%)
No changes are needed, let everything remain as it is
74
(6.8%)
I find it difficult to answer
37
(3.3%)

Results of 2023: Inflation and Low Incomes Are of the Greatest Concern to People in Kazakhstan

Results of 2023: Inflation and Low Incomes Are of the Greatest Concern to People in Kazakhstan