Azerbaijan Sets Need Criterion for Targeted Social Assistance at 300 Manats for 2026


Baku: The need criterion threshold for 2026, aimed at assigning targeted state social assistance, has been set at 300 manats. This decision has been officially approved, as reported by APA.



According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this change is stipulated in the law titled ‘On the Need Criterion Threshold for 2026 in the Republic of Azerbaijan,’ which has been signed into effect by President Ilham Aliyev. The adjustment reflects an increase of 15 manats compared to the previous year.