BAKU: A total of 31,700 people were employed in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector from January to September, with an average monthly nominal salary of 3,745 manat ($2,202), as reported by the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee.

According to Trend News Agency, the data highlighted a significant disparity in wages between state and private sector employees within the industry. Employees at state-owned enterprises earned an average monthly wage of 953.7 manat ($561), while those at private companies received about 1,042 manat ($612.9). This information underscores the ongoing economic dynamics within Azerbaijan’s crucial oil and gas sector, which plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economy.

The oil and gas industry is a major employment sector in Azerbaijan, contributing substantially to its GDP and foreign exchange earnings. The statistics provided offer insights into the employment patterns and wage distributions that characterize this vital industry.