As of January 1, 2026, 1098.9 thousand (1098.3 thousand as of January 1 last year) pensioners were registered.
“Elchi” reports that the State Statistical Committee disseminated information on this matter.
It was stated that this constitutes 10.7 percent of the country’s population.
The average amount of assigned monthly pensions increased by 9.1 percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, reaching 541.6 manats, and was equal to 49.1 percent of the average monthly salary.
During 2025, excluding those provided through mandatory state social insurance contributions, one-time benefits were provided to 38.8 thousand families for the birth of 40.3 thousand children, for treatment to 3.7 thousand persons affected by radiation accidents, and to 6.1 thousand individuals released from serving sentences in penitentiary institutions.
As of January 1, 2026, 336.0 thousand members from 76.1 thousand low-income families received targeted state social assistance, and the average monthly amount per person was 95.7 manats.
Pensions from the President of Azerbaijan and pensions for honorary titles were assigned to 406.9 thousand individuals from various categories.