Completed November pension accrual
The accrual and funding of pensions for November ended on November 25, State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) told Turan.
According to the press service, for 10 months, revenues totaled 2 billion fund 208 million manats (+4 % compared to last year). Most grew up (+12 % ) income under mandatory social contributions of employers , amounted to 1 billion 253 million manats , 57 % or 796 million which occurred in the off-budget sector.
Fund expenses amounted to 2 billion 119 million manats , 98 % of which are pensions and social benefits .Average labor pension in Azerbaijan is 170 manats at the minimum level of pensions in 100 manat. Retirement pension is equal to 45 % of salary.
As of October 1, the country registered 1,274,342 labor pensioners, 39.5 % of which are males. Most of the seniors (62.2 %) receive old-age pensions, 27.1 % - on disability, 10.7 % - due to the loss of a breadwinner. - 17D-
Economics
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