The country's misery index, calculated from the sum of the inflation and unemployment rates, has reached 44.9 percent, clearly indicating the severity of economic pressures on households. This index, as one of the most important indicators of measuring quality of life and purchasing power, clearly tells us how difficult it has become for people to cover their daily expenses.
Critical Situation in Khuzestan
Khuzestan, which currently has the highest unemployment rate in the country, is severely affected by this situation. Unemployment and the lack of stable job opportunities are determining factors in the increase of this misery index in the province.
Economic experts point to the continuation of high inflation, a decrease in job opportunities, and weak regional investment as the main factors exacerbating this crisis in Ilam and Khuzestan. This situation, especially in the medium term, could have widespread social and economic repercussions.