POVERTY ANALYSIS IN KAZAKHSTAN: IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SHORTAGE OF CASH INCOME OF THE POPULATION

This article analyzes the deficit of monetary income of the population of Kazakhstan for the period from 2013 to 2023. The deficit of monetary income is an obstacle to building a fair and prosperous society, which directly correlates with poverty rates in the country. Reducing the poverty level of the population is one of the main tasks that the country needs to fight. Income deficit is understood as the gap between the actual monetary income of households and the level necessary to meet basic needs. The purpose of this article is to identify and assess the deficit of monetary income of the population by regions of Kazakhstan and throughout the country. For the analysis, official statistics on population income were used. The methodology is a mathematical and statistical method, which calculates the deficit of monetary income of the population from 2013 to 2023 and a comparative analysis. The results of the study showed that the income deficit in Kazakhstan has a pronounced regional differentiation. The highest level of deficit is observed in rural areas and in regions with a low level of industrial development. The results obtained allow us to conclude that it is necessary to adopt comprehensive public policy measures aimed at reducing income inequality and improving the standard of living of the population, especially in rural areas and regions with low levels of development.