The Impact of Digital Literacy on Kazakhstan’s Employment Structure in the Context of Technological Change

Today, digital transformation has a significant impact on the labor market, changing the employment structure and forming new requirements for the qualifications of employees. The purpose of the study is to analyze the impact of digital literacy on the employment status of the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the context of rapid technological changes and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research methods include correlation analysis to identify the relationship between the level of digital literacy and employment structure, as well as a comparative method to assess the dynamics of changes in the labor market. The empirical base of the study is based on statistical data for 2010-2022 collected from official statistical collections of Kazakhstan and reports of the International Labor Organization (ILO). The results of the study show that an increase in the level of digital literacy leads to a decrease in the proportion of employees and the self-employed, which is associated with automation, the development of digital platforms and changing forms of employment. Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between the level of digital literacy and the proportion of employees (r = -0.75), as well as a strong positive relationship with the number of pensioners (r = 0.75) and dependents (r = 0.94). The results obtained confirm the trend towards the transition to remote forms of work and the use of digital technologies in everyday life. Future research may focus on developing strategies to increase digital literacy among the population for balanced labor market development and reduce the digital divide, especially in rural areas.

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