Azerbaijan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Azerbaijan at a Glance
Azerbaijan is home to 10.2 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $8,615, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 74.6 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 10.2 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.0 and a death rate of 5.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 4.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 43,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Azerbaijan is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $94 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $8,615 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 74.6 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $300 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.8% (2023), reflecting near-universal literacy. 90.8% of the population use the internet (2025), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 57.8% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.