employment

Youth unemployment fell. Why did employment fall too?
Youth unemployment fell to 8.4% in 2025 while employment declined by 94,000. We examine the changing labour-force denominator and the 20–24 age group.

Airbus: Aviation Services Market to Grow 3.8% Annually, Reaching $420 Billion by 2045
Airbus forecasts a 3.8% average annual growth for the global air transport market over 20 years. By 2045, the aviation services market will double to $420 billion, and the global fleet will exceed 45,550 aircraft.

Number of salaried employees in Azerbaijan reaches 1.78 million
As of August 1, 2026, Azerbaijan had 1,781,100 salaried employees. Average wages for January–July rose by 7.2% to 1,176.7 manats.

German Auto Industry Employment Hits 20-Year Low
Employment in Germany's automotive sector fell to 691,500, the lowest since 2005, due to cost-cutting and weak sales in China.

Baku's First Inclusive Cafe 'Kashalata' Thrives, Providing Jobs for Youth with Disabilities
Baku's first inclusive cafe 'Kashalata' continues to operate successfully, providing jobs for 20 young people with disabilities.

Number of Employees in Azerbaijan Up 0.9%
According to the State Statistical Committee, as of July 1, 2024, the number of employees in Azerbaijan reached 1,787,400, up 0.9% year-on-year.

Azerbaijan to Introduce Flexible Working Time Models
President Ilham Aliyev approved a plan to introduce flexible work schedules based on international experience.