Assessment of the migration impact on the socio-economic conditions of the population in the Republic of Azerbaijan using the example of the Guba-Khachmaz economic region

Abstract

In the article, the migration rate of the territory was calculated in the Guba-Khachmaz economic region during the years 2000–2022 as well as the impact on the socio-economic conditions of the population was evaluated. The migration rate of Gusar, Khachmaz, Guba, Shabran and Siyazan administrative districts, which are included in the economic region, is compared based on the economic development index of the farm. In addition, literature materials were analysed. As a result of the study, it turned out that occupying a favourable geographical position, the economic region has good reserves of oil and natural gas, has conditions for the development of fruit growing, vegetable growing, grain growing, animal husbandry and food processing enterprises. However, due to the difÐculties of the transition period, problems with the production of agricultural products, the work of processing enterprises, the provision of services to the population negatively afgected the resettlement of the population and increased the intensity of internal migration. Calculations were made and it was determined that the administrative district with the highest number of migrants is considered attractive for working-age migrants. Also, if comprehensive support for the development of the economy in the economic region is increased, it will prevent the migration of labour resources by having a positive efgect on the socio-economic conditions and living standards of the population.