As of October 1 of this year, the number of the economically active population was 5 195,3 thousand people, 4 943,6 thousand of them were employed, APA-Economics reports citing State Statistics Committee.
The number of economically active and employed population has increased by 1,1% in comparison to the same period of the previous year.
As of October 1, the number of unemployed persons registered in employment services was 74,1 thousand. 35,4% of them were women. The average amount of unemployment insurance payments has been AZN 296.6.