Rank #13 by World Population
🇦🇿Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has a population of 10,153,958, ranking #13 in the world. The capital is Baku. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
10,153,958
Population
#13
World Rank
74.4
Life Expectancy
$7,133
GDP Per Capita
Azerbaijan, #13 by world population
Azerbaijan Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Azerbaijan had a population of 3,894,500 in 1960 and 10,202,830 in 2024, a 2.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 10,202,830 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.52%.
10,202,830
Population (2024)
3,894,500
Population (1960)
10,202,830
Peak (2024)
1.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,894,500 |
| 1961 | 4,045,750 |
| 1962 | 4,168,150 |
| 1963 | 4,293,550 |
| 1964 | 4,439,250 |
| 1965 | 4,574,650 |
| 1966 | 4,708,150 |
| 1967 | 4,832,000 |
| 1968 | 4,948,500 |
| 1969 | 5,063,300 |
| 1970 | 5,172,050 |
| 1971 | 5,282,950 |
| 1972 | 5,391,450 |
| 1973 | 5,493,900 |
| 1974 | 5,594,100 |
| 1975 | 5,689,050 |
| 1976 | 5,781,000 |
| 1977 | 5,876,150 |
| 1978 | 5,976,150 |
| 1979 | 6,071,300 |
| 1980 | 6,160,500 |
| 1981 | 6,257,750 |
| 1982 | 6,357,550 |
| 1983 | 6,459,800 |
| 1984 | 6,567,850 |
| 1985 | 6,670,150 |
| 1986 | 6,770,300 |
| 1987 | 6,875,350 |
| 1988 | 6,974,600 |
| 1989 | 7,076,550 |
| 1990 | 7,175,200 |
| 1991 | 7,271,300 |
| 1992 | 7,382,050 |
| 1993 | 7,494,800 |
| 1994 | 7,596,550 |
| 1995 | 7,684,850 |
| 1996 | 7,763,000 |
| 1997 | 7,838,250 |
| 1998 | 7,913,000 |
| 1999 | 7,982,750 |
| 2000 | 8,048,600 |
| 2001 | 8,111,200 |
| 2002 | 8,171,950 |
| 2003 | 8,234,100 |
| 2004 | 8,306,500 |
| 2005 | 8,391,850 |
| 2006 | 8,484,550 |
| 2007 | 8,581,300 |
| 2008 | 8,763,400 |
| 2009 | 8,947,243 |
| 2010 | 9,054,332 |
| 2011 | 9,173,082 |
| 2012 | 9,295,784 |
| 2013 | 9,416,801 |
| 2014 | 9,535,079 |
| 2015 | 9,649,341 |
| 2016 | 9,757,812 |
| 2017 | 9,854,033 |
| 2018 | 9,939,771 |
| 2019 | 10,024,283 |
| 2020 | 10,093,121 |
| 2021 | 10,137,750 |
| 2022 | 10,141,756 |
| 2023 | 10,153,958 |
| 2024 | 10,202,830 |
Demographics
| Population | 10,153,958 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.12% |
| Urban Population | 58.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.55 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 74.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 99.8% |
Economy & Trade
$7,133
GDP Per Capita
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
83.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
796,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.19
Physicians per 1,000
3.7%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
99.8%
Literacy Rate
13.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
88.0%
Internet Users
106
Mobile Subs per 100
122.9
People per km2
-84,122
Net Migration
Environment
14.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
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Azerbaijan in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan has a population of 10,153,958, ranking #13 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.12%.
Life expectancy in Azerbaijan is 74.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 13.2 per 1,000 live births.
Azerbaijan's GDP per capita is $7,133. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
58.5% of Azerbaijan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 122.9 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Azerbaijan is 99.8%. The country spends 3.7% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.