Azerbaijan says economically active population exceeds 4.324 million

The number of contract workers reached 1 383 600.

The number of foreigners working in Azerbaijan reached about 5 000 according to official statistics.

About 1 400 foreigners are employed in industry, 1 500 in construction, 600 in real estate market, 500 in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, household appliances and personal effects, 400 in education and 600 in other areas

Foreign nationals employed by enterprises and organizations make up only 0.1% of the economically active population in the country.

Employment agencies listed 44 145 people as jobless, of which 46% were women.

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