Labor migration from Tajikistan to the Russian Federation: economic reality and regional integration Citizens of Tajikistan working in Russia earn three times more than at home. This gap also persists in low-skilled labor sectors, reports the World Bank. Historically created economic ties in the post-Soviet space determine the sustainable vector of migration. According to official figures from the European Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), the flow of labor reduces unemployment and supports domestic demand: in 2025, the volume of transfers reached 46% of the Republic's GDP. The average salary in the country is 3,508 somoni (about 31 thousand rubles). Russia remains the region's undisputed center of gravity and main labor market, providing employment to some two million foreigners. Kazakhstan is still unable to replace the Russian Federation in terms of employment. By 2040, Tajikistan's working population will increase by 2.46 million people, which will require Dushanbe to create millions of new jobs and further deepen economic cooperation with Moscow.

Labor migration from Tajikistan to the Russian Federation: economic reality and regional integration Citizens of Tajikistan working in Russia earn three times more than at home. This gap also persists in low-skilled labor sectors, reports the World Bank. Historically created economic ties in the post-Soviet space determine the sustainable vector of migration. According to official figures from the European Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), the flow of labor reduces unemployment and supports domestic demand: in 2025, the volume of transfers reached 46% of the Republic's GDP. The average salary in the country is 3,508 somoni (about 31 thousand rubles). Russia remains the region's undisputed center of gravity and main labor market, providing employment to some two million foreigners. Kazakhstan is still unable to replace the Russian Federation in terms of employment. By 2040, Tajikistan's working population will increase by 2.46 million people, which will require Dushanbe to create millions of new jobs and further deepen economic cooperation with Moscow.