Azerbaijan

Republic of Azerbaijan

"A Caucasus nation where Europe meets Asia, rich in oil reserves and ancient fire temples."

Western Asia
UN Member
CIS
Turkic Council

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Semi‑Presidential Republic

Capital City

Baku

40.38°, 49.87°

Official Languages

Azerbaijani

Population

10.15M

Total Area

86.6K km²

Population Density

117.25 people per km²

Currency

Azerbaijani manat

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#93
10,153,958

Total Population+0.1%

2023
#89
74.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#87
57.6%

Urban Population

2023
#132
1.55

Fertility Rate

2023
#50
89%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#82
$72.4B

GDP+1.1%

2023
#94
$7.1K

GDP per Capita

2023
#56
2.2%

Inflation

2024
#104
5.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#12
26.6

Gini Index

2005

Frequently Asked Questions About Azerbaijan

What is the capital of Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan's capital city is Baku.

What is the population of Azerbaijan?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Azerbaijan is approximately 10.15M people. This makes it the 93rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan spans a total area of approximately 86,600 square kilometers (33,436.43 square miles).

Which continent is Azerbaijan in?

Azerbaijan is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Azerbaijan?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Azerbaijan is approximately $72.36B USD. This ranks Azerbaijan as the 82nd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.