Poverty level in Azerbaijan is 33,1%

He said the prediction on percentage of poverty was published in the beginning of the year, this indicator was 40%. But presently this figure is 33,1%.

Veliyev also informed, for this period incomes less than 185 thousand manats are in poverty level. " Certainly, salaries of population also influence, for three months period the salary is increased by 22,8 % and it was 439 thousand manats. Besides, salary of the wage laborers is increased by 22,8 %.

Volume of the growth of production GDP in average per each person over the Republic is increased by 3 mln manats and it was $264,4. Besides, incomes of each citizen of the republic reached 983,9 thousand manats, its growth was 22,9%. 75% of monetary expenses from this amount fall on purchase of consumer products and services. This indicator is less by 1.8% comparing with last year.

"Decrease of volume of purchase of consumer products indicates finances are directed for accumulation"-Veliyev indicated.