economy of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s subsidised flats sell out in seconds as public discontent grows

Azerbaijan

December 04, 2025

Although the sale was meant to run for several days, most buyers report system glitches and say they were unable to select a flat.

Ilham Aliyev visits Kazakhstan to discuss strategic partnership and new opportunities for cooperation

Azerbaijan

October 23, 2025

Agreements signed during the meeting cover a range of sectors, from energy and intellectual property to health and digital technology.

Does Azerbaijan’s GDP growth mean people are better off?

Azerbaijan

August 15, 2025

Is it really a measure of economic development? Does it reflect people’s living standards?

Generation Z and organisation of labour: struggle shaped by values

Azerbaijan

May 05, 2025

Although Generation Z in Azerbaijan currently lacks broad opportunities for labour organisation, their individual acts of resistance on social media are laying the groundwork for alternative forms of activism.

'Government should see this picture as shameful' – economist on Azerbaijan's import-export balance

Azerbaijan

March 26, 2025

Natig Jafarli: “Imports significantly exceed exports; the non-oil sector accounts for just 9.43%, posing risks to long-term stability”

Azerbaijan to increase minimum wage by 16% in 2025

Azerbaijan

December 24, 2024

The minimum wage will be set at $235. While the increase is welcome, some economists believe the amount is insufficient given the current prices.

Will large fines for entrepreneurs using card-to-card payments bring Azerbaijan's economy out of shadows?

Azerbaijan

December 20, 2024

Experts believe that Azerbaijan's economy should be brought out of the grey zone not only through fines but also through incentives.

Buying foreign currency in Azerbaijan? Explain why you need it

Coronavirus

June 22, 2020

Some experts say that a tightening of currency exchange legislation will lead to the growth of a black market

Azerbaijani president allocates $600 million to combat coronavirus’ impact – economists unhappy

Coronavirus

March 22, 2020

What exactly this $600 million will be spent on is still unknown.