Life in rural areas is getting better - says the Minister

The share of the rural population with income below the minimum subsistence level is 7.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.7%, while the self-employed account for 33% or 1.2 million people. Such data were announced by Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baibazarov, reports World of NAN with reference to the government.

In 2023, the level of provision of villages amounted to 64.3%, which is 2.1 points more in comparison with 2022. At the same time, the highest level of provision of facilities and services is observed in Mangistau region - 72.4%, Atyrau region - 70% and Aktobe region - 69.6%. The lowest level of provision is observed in East Kazakhstan region - 58%, Ulytau region - 57% and Abay region - 55.4%.

At the same time, in 2023 about 1 trillion tenge will be allocated from the republican and local budgets, as well as from other sources, for the development of social, engineering, transport infrastructure, public and environmental safety of villages. This year about 900 billion tenge are planned for these purposes.

In general, it is good to live in the countryside, if we believe the words of the minister. But we know how officials know how to hide reality behind beautiful figures. And we would like to ask our readers - is life really better in the countryside?

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