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Azerbaijan population overview
Azerbaijan is the 30th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 10,427,872 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.5% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 151 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 118,878 births (11.4 per 1,000 people) and 70,910 deaths (6.8 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 7,300 people. The infant mortality rate is 1.3 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 3,894,500 in 1960 to 10,246,996 in 2025 — a change of +163.1%, or +1.5% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 34.1 years; life expectancy at birth is 74.9 years; women have on average 1.4 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 21.2% of residents are under 15 and 9.2% are 65 or older (2025); 58.6% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Baku. Azerbaijan covers 86,600 km², giving a population density of about 121 people per km². GDP was $75.94B in 2025 — about $7,411 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Azerbaijan population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 10,471,946 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 10,427,872 |
| World rank | #93 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #30 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.5% |
| Births per year est. | 118,878 |
| Deaths per year est. | 70,910 |
| Net migration per year est. | +7,300 |
| Birth rate | 11.4 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.8 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 1.3 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 96.3 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 34.1 years |
| Life expectancy | 74.9 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.4 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 58.6% |
| Surface area 2023 | 86,600 km² |
| Population density | 121 per km² |
| Capital | Baku |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $75.94B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $7,411 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Azerbaijan population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 10,471,946 | – | – |
| 2025 | 10,246,996 | +44,166 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 10,202,830 | +48,872 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 10,153,958 | +12,202 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,141,756 | +4,006 | +0% |
| 2021 | 10,137,750 | +44,629 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 10,093,121 | +443,780 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 9,649,341 | +595,009 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 9,054,332 | +662,482 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 8,391,850 | +343,250 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 8,048,600 | +363,750 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 7,684,850 | +509,650 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 7,175,200 | +505,050 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 6,670,150 | +509,650 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 6,160,500 | +471,450 | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 5,689,050 | +517,000 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 5,172,050 | +597,400 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 4,574,650 | +680,150 | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 3,894,500 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Azerbaijan
Population over time
- From 3,894,500 in 1960 to 10,471,946 today — up 168.9%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.6% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 74.6 years (2024), up 23.7 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.4 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 10 births vs 5.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 4.2 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 21.2% of the population is under 15 and 9.2% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 4.6% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 38.89 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 56.12 Mt in 1990 — down 30.7% since.
- Per person: 3.81 t in 2024, vs 4.67 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,732.2 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 45.2% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 1.3% of final energy in 2021 (+0.6 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 14.1% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 11.5% to 14.1% since 1992 — roughly 2,301 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 58.6% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 48.1% in 1960 (+10.5 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1968.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: critical — freshwater withdrawals are 160.5% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 800 m³ in 2022, down 27.2% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $75.94B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 43.1% since 2015.
- That works out to $7,411 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 5.5% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 5.6% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 90.8% of people used the internet in 2025.
- Mobile subscriptions: 109.5 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Azerbaijan in 2026?
As of October 2026, Azerbaijan has an estimated population of 10,471,946. The United Nations estimated 10,427,872 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.5% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Azerbaijan growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.5% per year — roughly 151 more people every day. Each year there are about 118,878 births and 70,910 deaths, with net migration of +7,300.
What is the population density of Azerbaijan?
About 121 people per square kilometre: 10,471,946 people living on 86,600 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Azerbaijan?
The median age is 34.1 years, and life expectancy at birth is 74.9 years. 21.2% of the population is under 15 and 9.2% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Azerbaijan rank by population?
Azerbaijan is the 93rd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 30th in Asia, with 0.1% of the global population.
How has the population of Azerbaijan changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 3,894,500; by 2025 it had grown to 10,246,996 (+163.1%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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