As of June 1, 2020, the number of wage workers in the economy climbed 91,000 people or 5.7% to 1,681,700.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee that 930,000 people were in the state sector, 751,700 - in the private sector.
Among the hired workers 19.8% occupied positions in education, 17.9% in trade; repair of transport vehicles, 12.8% in the industrial sector, 8% in medical and social services provided to the population, 7.8% in construction, 6.7% in state management and defense; social security, 4.5% in transport and storage, 3.4% in professional, scientific and technical activity, 3.4% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 1.7% in finance and insurance, 14% - other economic spheres.
The average monthly salary of wageworkers grew by 24.9% to AZN 728.9.
Average monthly salary in Azerbaijan rises
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