Azerbaijan to increase social protection, welfare spending by nearly 3% in 2026

Namig Huseynov
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In 2026, Azerbaijan's spending on social protection and welfare is projected to reach 4.873 billion manats (approximately $2.866 billion), Report informs, citing the country's Finance Ministry.

According to data, this represents a 2.55% increase compared to the approved forecast for 2025.

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