As of March 1, 2018, number of workers in Azerbaijan’s economy made up 1,516,500, including 887,900 workers in state sector, 628,600 in non-state sector.
According to the State Statistical Committee, 21.9% hired workers in were in education, 19.2% in trade; repair of transport facilities, 13.2% in industry, 8.6% in medical and social service for population, 6.0% in construction, 4.7% in transport and storehouse, 3.4% in professional, scientific and technical activity, 3.2% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 1.6% in finance and insurance and 11% in other spheres.
Average monthly salary of the wageworkers rose 2.2% to AZN 510.8.