Azerbaijan’s economy grows nearly 6%

In January-September this year, Azerbaijan produced a GDP worth 98.1 billion manats ($57.7 billion), or 5.6% more than in the same period last year, reported from the State Statistical Committee.

Of this, 52.2% falls on the industry, 7.8% - on trade, repair of vehicles, 6% - on transport and warehousing, 4% - on construction, 5.2% - on agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, 1.3% on information and communication, 1.5% on tourist accommodation and catering, 14.2% on other industries. Net taxes on goods and imports amounted to 7.8% of GDP.

Over the year, the GDP per capita in Azerbaijan increased by 55.3% to 9,749 manats ($5,734).





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