SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF ANALYSIS OF LIFE QUALITY OF POPULATION IN ALMATY REGION

The objective of this paper is to study the socio-demographic and economic aspects of the quality of life of the population by the example of Almaty region to assess the quality of life of the population and its standard of living. The importance of this research paper lies in the fact that the socio-demographic and economic indicators have been explored and systematised in detail, the weaknesses of the region in improving the quality of life of the population were identified. Over the past ten years in the area a positive shift towards population growth occurred, which became possible by reducing of migration decrease and increasing of natural population growth. The average life expectancy of the Almaty region is higher than the average national level and in 2012 was 69.8 years. A life expectancy is an indicator of the quality of the environment, but at the same time, both the socio-demographic and ecological factors also influence on it. The adults literacy rate in the Almaty region comprises 99%. Percentage of coverage of population with primary education comprises 89.8%, and the percentage of coverage with secondary education is 96.4%. The problems of the quality of life in the Almaty region should be addressed and resolved in the aspect of socio-demographic processes. Despite the relatively high rates of economic and social development, in the area some issues in the fields of education and health still stand over.