Azerbaijan Allocates AZN 900 Million for Monthly Social Payments

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population announced monthly payments totaling AZN 900 million to nearly 2.2 million people, which accounts for 22% of the population. Of this total, AZN 676 million is designated for pensions and social insurance payments, while AZN 214.3 million is allocated to social benefits, presidential stipends, and social assistance paid from the state budget.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population made these remarks during discussions on the draft law concerning the State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2027. This represents a substantial allocation of state funds toward domestic social support.