Azerbaijan's liberated regions see economic boost: Over 2,500 jobs created in 2024

Azerbaijan's liberated regions see economic boost: Over 2,500 jobs created in 2024

Azerbaijan’s State Statistics Committee has revealed that a total of 2,575 new jobs were created in the liberated territories in 2024, marking a 2.1-fold increase compared to the previous year.

This surge in employment comes after the creation of 1,271 new jobs in 2023, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

The highest job growth was observed in Khankendi and Lachin, two key areas of the liberated regions. Khankendi saw the creation of 702 new jobs, while 471 new jobs were generated in Lachin.

Additionally, the business environment in these regions has seen significant improvement. During the reporting period, 380 new enterprises and organizations were registered, reflecting a 2.6-fold increase from the previous year. Furthermore, the number of private entrepreneurs also rose by 43.3%, with 3,815 new entrepreneurs entering the market.

Source: caliber.az