BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 16. A whopping 48,900 new jobs popped up in Azerbaijan during the first half of this year.
The data obtained by Trend from the State Statistical Committee shows that 92.1 percent of the jobs opened during this period accounted for the private sector.
Besides, 74.7 percent of the jobs were opened in Baku, 1.1 percent in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and 24.2 percent in other regions, including 8.3 percent in Absheron-Khizi, 2.6 percent in Guba-Khachmaz, 2.5 percent in Shaki-Zagatala, 2.3 percent in Ganja-Dashkan, 2.1 percent in Karabakh, 1.4 percent in Lankaran-Astara, 1.1 percent in Central Aran, 1.1 percent in Eastern Zangezur, one percent in Shirvan-Salyan, 0.8 percent in Gazakh-Tovuz, 0.5 percent in Yukhari Shirvan, and 0.5 percent in the Mil-Mughan economic regions.
A total of 10.8 percent of newly generated employment
opportunities emerged from nascent enterprises and organizations,
while a substantial 87.6 percent were attributable to established
entities. Additionally, 0.5 percent of positions were reinstated
within enterprises and organizations that resumed operations, and
1.1 percent were generated through alternative initiatives.
Among the employment opportunities generated by legal entities, a
substantial 25.6 percent were attributed to the construction
sector, while 18 percent were linked to trade and vehicle repair
services. The processing industry accounted for 12.7 percent, with
professional, scientific, and technical activities contributing 7.8
percent. Tourist accommodation and public catering represented 7.6
percent, followed by 4 percent in health and social services
provision. Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries comprised 3.4
percent, with transport and warehousing at 3.3 percent. The
information and communications sector accounted for 2.8 percent,
while administrative and support services contributed 2.7 percent.
Education made up 2.5 percent, and other economic activities
collectively represented 9.6 percent.
Concurrently, there was a contraction of 4,300 positions within the
national labor market during the initial semester of 2025.
In this timeframe, 53.4 percent of the concluded employment
opportunities were attributed to the private sector.
Additionally, 24.2 percent of the jobs were closed due to the suspension of the activities of enterprises and organizations, and 75.8 percent were closed due to layoffs in operating enterprises and organizations.
