The population of the region is 868,8 thousand people, including employed population – 509,9 thousand people.

Economically active population comprises 95,3%.

The average monthly nominal wage per employee in 2019 amounted to 140 309 tenge. 

There are 8 higher educational institutions in the region with more than 21,0 thousand students enrolled, and 35 technical and vocational education organizations, where 22 thousand students are trained.