Economy of Azerbaijan: results of the first half of 2026

BAKU, July 23 — The first half of 2026 was primarily a period of administrative and technological reform for the Azerbaijani government. The state continued to digitize public finances, expand cashless payments, modernize banking supervision and...

Official statistics show a modest increase in real wages in Azerbaijan. But rising food and service prices, along with wide income disparities between economic sectors, are leading many families to view the situation differently. On paper, workers...

Only a few years ago, Azerbaijan’s tourism future appeared promising. Modern hotels were being built not only in Baku but also in mountainous regions, along the Caspian coast and near health resorts. The network of direct flights was expanding....

Azerbaijan’s transport sector ended the first half of 2026 with strong revenue growth, rising rail transit volumes and increased container handling at the Port of Baku. However, the Middle Corridor’s transformation into a fully fledged alternative...