Kazakhstan Residents Spend Over Half a Day on Sleeping and Eating Activities

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In the year 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics in Kazakhstan unveiled a one-time modular study aimed at understanding "Time Budget Use by the Population," as reported by Liter.kz. This survey was designed to get a grasp on how the nation spends its time, to gauge the balance between work and personal life, and spot shifts in lifestyle patterns.

The survey is conducted every six years, with a total of 11,914 individuals aged 10 and above taking part in 2024.

As per the survey results, the average daily time of Kazakhstanis aged 10 and above is divided as follows:

Personal care: 54.2% (13 hours) - sleep (9 hours 26 minutes), eating and drinking (1 hour 57 minutes), personal hygiene and care (1 hour 27 minutes), etc.
Work: 12.2% (2 hours 56 minutes)
Household management: 13.5% (3 hours 14 minutes)
Education: 2% (28 minutes)
Producing goods for personal use: 0.8% (12 minutes)
Leisure time: 17.3% (4 hours 9 minutes)

Who Works More and Has More Free Time: Men or Women?

Men aged 15 and above put in an average of 5 hours 13 minutes per day on work, whereas women work for 4 hours 18 minutes a day. However, women commit more time to household management (4 hours 5 minutes) than men (1 hour 51 minutes). Men interestingly have almost double the free time as women - 4 hours 4 minutes for men and 2 hours 56 minutes for women.

Work-wise, employed men contribute 9 hours 7 minutes per day, while women offer 7 hours 57 minutes. Men are left with an average of 2 hours 31 minutes of free time, while women have 1 hour 50 minutes.

While detailed information from the National Bureau of Statistics in Kazakhstan regarding the time allocation between work, personal care, household management, education, and leisure for men and women based on their 2024 survey was not explicitly found, we can observe some general trends and related challenges in the area of gender roles and time allocation:

Work and Education: In several countries with similar economic and social structures to Kazakhstan, a gender imbalance often exists within the workforce, as women may be less likely to find time for education and work due to increased household responsibilities.
Household Management: Women typically dedicate more time to household chores and caregiving duties in multiple societies, compared to men. This can limit their scope for education and work.
Personal Care and Leisure: The time dedicated to personal care and leisure activities may be impacted by gender roles, with women often having less time for these activities due to increased household responsibilities.

In the unique context of Kazakhstan:

Gender Imbalance: Despite the absence of specific data from Kazakhstan, it appears that women may encounter greater challenges in balancing work, education, and personal responsibilities due to societal expectations and gender roles.
Youth Values: A study on Kazakhstani youth suggests a shift towards individualism and de-emphasis on traditional roles like work and friendship, but it does not specifically address gender differences in time allocation[1].
Employment Subsidies: Kazakhstan has initiatives like youth employment subsidies and vocational training, which might influence how men and women allocate their time between work and education[3].

Referring directly to the National Bureau of Statistics in Kazakhstan for their 2024 survey findings would provide precise data.

[1]: Kazakhstan Youth Options Study. (2018). Available at: http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-19668-8_5[3]: Popova, A. (2020, October 14). Child and Family Welfare in Kazakhstan Under Quarantine: Lessons Learned and Implications for Future Policymaking. The Korean Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29(4), 377-394. doi: 10.22609/kjcfs.2020.29.4.26736

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In the world of home-and-garden magazines and personal-growth blogs, women in Kazakhstan might find inspiration in managing their time more effectively, given they tend to spend more time on household management compared to men. Meanwhile, those interested in education-and-self-development might delve into the reasons behind the gender imbalance within the workforce in countries similar to Kazakhstan, as women may be less likely to find time for education and work due to increased household responsibilities.