Problems and Prospects of Improving the Quality of life in Kazakhstan and World Experience

Abstract

This article discusses the problems of improving the quality of life in Kazakhstan. The statistical indicators of the
analysis of the standard of living of the population of Kazakhstan are given in a number of the following most important
socio-economic components of the standard of living, such as monetary incomes and their distribution, the level of the
subsistence minimum. The key factors that influence the state of the economy and the level of citizens’ well-being are
identified. The main indicators of the standard of living of the population of some foreign countries are also considered.
On the basis of a comparative assessment of these indicators, deficiencies in measuring the standard of living of the
population in Kazakhstan were identified, and improved methodological approaches to assessing the standard of living
of the population were also proposed. With regard to methods for assessing the quality of life of the population, based
on the complexity of the object under study, a large number of analyzed indicators, it can be argued that not one but
a whole set of research methods is needed: statistical, sociological, economic and mathematical. Thus, the analysis
of the main indicators of the standard of living of the population of the RK showed both a number of advantages and
problems. The standard of living of the population is an integral indicator characterizing the general welfare of the
population. In this regard, the main agenda of the act remains the issue of strengthening social security and social
stability in Kazakhstan society. A significant improvement in the quality of life is the most important socio-economic
task on the agenda.