Kazakhstan has 300 citizens aged 100 and over among pension recipients. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

The data was announced by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. According to the ministry, the number of pension recipients who have passed the century mark has reached 300.

The oldest Kazakhstani is in the Ulytau region

The oldest Kazakhstani woman lives in the Ulytau region. She has already celebrated her 116th birthday.

The top three oldest Kazakhstanis include residents of:

  • 01Ulytau region — 116 years old;
  • 02Pavlodar region — 114 years old;
  • 03Kostanay region — 111 years old.

Thus, all three centenarians are women, but the ministry did not disclose their names.

International Day of Older Persons

It is worth recalling that every year around the world, including in Kazakhstan, October 1 is marked as the International Day of Older Persons. This holiday was proclaimed at the 45th session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 1990.

This day is intended to recognize the contribution of older people to society, their experience and role. In Kazakhstan, this holiday is also traditionally celebrated.

Briefly about the pension system

In Kazakhstan, pension payments are made from the state budget and pension funds. The number of pensioners in the country is growing every year, and the number of citizens over 100, which has reached 300, is one indicator of increasing life expectancy.

According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, residents of the Ulytau, Pavlodar and Kostanay regions lead among the oldest pensioners. Perhaps the traditions of longevity and environmental conditions in these regions play a role, but the ministry did not explain the exact reasons.

Summary

Kazakhstan has 300 pensioners over 100 years old, the oldest of whom is a resident of the Ulytau region aged 116. These data were published ahead of the International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated on October 1. The holiday was established at the 45th session of the UN General Assembly in 1990.