Kazakhstan Sees More Job Losses Than Hires in First Half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan hired 268,400 employees, an increase of 10.8% year-on-year. However, 278,700 people left their jobs, an 8% increase, resulting in 10,300 more dismissals than new hires. This contrasts with Kyrgyzstan, where hirings exceeded departures.
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