Contented Kazakhstan Citizens Express Contentment with Their Lives - Socio-survey findings
Loosened Leash, Firm Belief: Kazakhstan's Optimistic Shift
Straying from the traditional political norm, a landmark survey spearheaded by the Kazakh Institute of Strategic Studies indicates that a striking 73.3% of citizens harbor a strong belief that their country is on the right developmental path, as reported by Liter.kz.
The aging citizens of this Central Asian nation exhibit cautious optimism, but it's the resilient youth who top the charts with an astounding 82% backing the nation's forward motion. Notably, women are more hopeful about Kazakhstan's development, with 75.3% voicing their optimism compared to 71.1% of their male counterparts.
A vital barometer of public opinion is the population's trust in their head of state. According to the survey, an impressive 76.4% expressed faith in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with the youth and women trusting him more than their male and older counterparts (84.6%, 78.1% compared to 74.5%). Interestingly, urban and rural residents show a minuscule distinction in their trust levels (76.8% and 76.1% respectively).
Moreover, more than half of the respondents - 60.8% - project a positive outlook on Kazakhstan's growth over the next five years, with "very positive" or "somewhat positive" sentiments prevailing.
This wave of positivity is reminiscent in another crucial indicator of public sentiment—life satisfaction. When inquired about their satisfaction levels, 57.3% answered that they are "completely satisfied", while 32.8% admitted to being "somewhat satisfied".
Intriguingly, respondents opted for internet media and social networks as their primary sources of political, economic, and public life information, with 30.3% relying on internet media and 34.7% resorting to social networks for updates.
The extensive poll, involving 8,000 respondents aged 18 and above, covered 17 regions and 3 cities of republican significance. The survey, which was conducted from March 20 to April 20, 2025, utilized the CAPI method on a sample that mirrors the demographic composition of the populace.
While no 2025 survey explicitly tackling both political sentiments and life satisfaction in Kazakhstan is available in the provided results, a few insights into Kazakhstan's sociopolitical landscape can be gleaned from recent data:
- Despite Kazakhstan's authoritarian-leaning government, it maintains a relatively higher public confidence compared to democratic counterparts globally.
- A nationwide December 2023 survey found 69.4% of Kazakh respondents trusted President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, indicating steady political confidence in leadership despite recent economic reforms and geopolitical pressures.
- While Kazakhstan faces fiscal austerity measures and geopolitical pressures, there is no direct 2025 data available for life satisfaction metrics.
Nevertheless, the survey results emphasize enduring trust in leadership amid economic and geopolitical headwinds, encouraging Kazakhstan's ongoing march towards continued progress.
- The survey, despite Kazakhstan's authoritarian-leaning government, indicates a relatively higher public confidence compared to democratic counterparts globally.
- The nationwide December 2023 survey found that 69.4% of Kazakh respondents trusted President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
- Intriguingly, respondents opted for internet media and social networks as their primary sources of general news, policy-and-legislation, politics, and initiatives-related information.
- The enduring trust in leadership, as shown by the survey results, is encouraging for Kazakhstan's ongoing march towards continued progress, despite facing fiscal austerity measures and geopolitical pressures.
