For the purpose of assigning targeted state social assistance, the poverty threshold for 2026 will be approved at 300 manats, APA reports.
This is reflected in the draft law “On the Poverty Threshold in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026,” which was discussed at today’s session of the Milli Majlis.
Thus, the poverty threshold will increase by 15 manats next year.
After the discussions, the draft was put to a vote and adopted in the first reading.