Day 25

FEBRUARY | 2024

Kazakhstan

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

We bless you, Kazakhstan, in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, with new and creative ideas for ministry and outreach this year.

Bless those who are hungry for change and looking for hope in the future. Bless those without jobs to find work and provision.

Bless this nation’s Muslim and Christian religious leaders with dreams and visions that will lead them to Jesus and His wisdom.

Mighty God, we know that You are reaching out to people who live on this land. This year, we ask that those who are open be brave enough to enter Your Kingdom. Strengthen them to decide to follow You (The Bible, Matthew 7:13-14).

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

Kazakhstan is a large country the size of Western Europe. Rich in natural resources, Kazakhstan is the leading uranium producer in the world and the economic leader of Central Asia. The money, however, stays primarily in the hands of the elite. Political instability continues to be a significant hindrance to change. The growth of democracy will help against social issues like drug addiction, corruption, domestic violence, and high rates of HIV/Aids. Many Muslim missionaries target Kazakhstan. However, Islam practiced by most people finds high influence from shamanism and other traditional religions. The government does not give Islam any special status and chooses to be suspicious of all religious beliefs. The impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine hurts economies of neighboring nations. Many migrant workers working in Russia are losing their jobs due to Western sanctions. The rising cost of living impacts the impoverished in Kazakhstan. There has been a distinct chill from the leaders of Central Asian nations towards Russia during the last year of the war.

CHIEF OF STATE
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Alihan Smaiylov
POPULATION
18,157,000
CHRISTIANS
21.8%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
0.6%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Sunni Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
48
REFUGEES
7,764
LIFE EXPECTANCY
70.55 yrs
LITERACY RATE
99.7%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
5.3%