The article analyzes the current state of the labor market of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the self-employment, and presents factors for its further development. The relationship between the self-employment
market and the national economy is studied. On the basis of the Statistics Committee of the Ministry in national economy, a comparative analysis on the indicators of the economic is carried out. The self-employment market is justified, the motivating factors, i.e. the catalysts of development, are explained, and an individual description is given. The government will consider the state program of mass population’s employment. The analysis of the advantages and disadvantages, risks and opportunities for further development of self-employment as a non-standard form of
employment is carried out in relation to individuals and considered by the state. In addition on the impact of the pandemic on the labor market of Kazakhstan, which the global crisis will be considered. It is envisaged that under the influence of the sanitary and epidemiological restrictive measures introduced by the government, many enterprises and business entities have stopped their work and reduced jobs. The conclusion based on the analysis will be aimed at justifying the need for further development of the self-employment market in Kazakhstan.