Azerbaijan plans higher social benefits in 2027 state budget

Azerbaijan plans to raise several social benefits in 2027, according to the draft state budget for next year. The bill, submitted for discussion to the economic policy, industry and entrepreneurship committee of the Milli Majlis, envisages 280.63 million manat for benefits paid from compulsory state social insurance contributions. The sum is 77.06 million manat, or 37.85 percent, more than the approved forecast for 2026, Day.az reported, citing Trend.

The draft foresees 24,870 recipients of childcare benefits for children under three, with 21.388 million manat allocated and a monthly payment of 100 manat per person. Maternity benefits are set at 77.34 million manat for an expected 19,599 recipients.

The one-time birth benefit would rise from 600 manat to 1,500 manat, a 2.5-fold increase. Funeral benefits would also increase: for an insured person from 590 to 700 manat, and for a pensioner from 946 to 1,200 manat.