Azerbaijan Population
Europe & Central Asia · 94th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
10,321,854
The population of Azerbaijan is about 10,321,854 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.12% of the world's people.
Azerbaijan is ranked 94th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 0.56% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 11.0 million. That is 2.6 times its 1960 population of 3.9 million. Population density is 125 people per square kilometre. 59% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.3 million
Yearly change
+0.56%
World rank
94th
Share of world
0.12%
Density
125/km²
Land area
82,650 km²
Life expectancy
74.6 yrs
Births per woman
1.43
GDP per capita
$7,411
GDP
$75.9B
Population of Azerbaijan, 1960–2050
Azerbaijan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,894,500 | — | 47 |
| 1970 | 5,172,050 | +2.15% | 63 |
| 1980 | 6,160,500 | +1.47% | 75 |
| 1990 | 7,175,200 | +1.39% | 87 |
| 2000 | 8,048,600 | +0.82% | 97 |
| 2010 | 9,054,332 | +1.20% | 110 |
| 2020 | 10,093,121 | +0.69% | 122 |
| 2024 | 10,202,830 | +0.48% | 123 |
| 2026proj. | 10,304,780 | +0.56% | 125 |
| 2030proj. | 10,514,294 | +0.47% | 127 |
| 2040proj. | 10,899,567 | +0.25% | 132 |
| 2050proj. | 11,025,141 | +0.03% | 133 |
Azerbaijan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 17.3 times as many people as Azerbaijan. Bangladesh is 11.0 times more densely populated.
Azerbaijan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Azerbaijan in 2026?
About 10,304,780 (10.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Azerbaijan's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.56% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Azerbaijan?
About 125 people per km², with a land area of 82,650 km².
What will the population of Azerbaijan be in 2050?
About 11.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
Baku.
What is the life expectancy in Azerbaijan?
74.6 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.