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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan places highest on Out-of-School Rate, Primary (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index (bottom 3%).
Azerbaijan in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
10,318,207
people
since 1950
Land area
82,650
km²
since 1992
GDP per person
22,314
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
74.43
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.789
HDI, 0–1
since 1995
Unemployment
5.457
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Azerbaijan
Key facts about Azerbaijan
- Capital
- Baku
- Official languages
- Azerbaijani, Azerbaijani Sign Language
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
- ISO code
- AZE · AZ
- Domain · dialling
- .az · +994
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Azerbaijan’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
11thof 171
From 4 of 4 key statistics
73rdof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
73rdof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint83rdof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint78thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint89thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
99thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint110thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
131stof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
124thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
138thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
135thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
146thof 181
From 2 of 3 key statistics
171stof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
No standing — Azerbaijan holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
No standing — Azerbaijan holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Azerbaijan’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Azerbaijan in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Azerbaijan stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Azerbaijan sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Azerbaijan does best8
In the top third of all countries measured. 6 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0 · ▲ 46 pts since 2015
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 2nd
Position · derived 108th of 109 · 1 = worst · 0.001 · 2025
world median 0.039 (better) · ▲ 27 pts since 2018
- 2nd
Position · derived 120th of 121 · 1 = worst · 0.027 · 2024
world median 3.691 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2014
- 6th
Position · derived 6th of 95 · 91.81 · 2023
world median 65.76 (better)
- 6th
Position · derived 6th of 164 · 95.87 · 2025
world median 64.87 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2015
- Crop Production Indextop 5%
Position · derived 11th of 195 · 144.86 · 2022
world median 106.23 (better) · ▲ 26 pts since 2012
Not ranked by the publisher · 100 · 2025
world median 95.3 (better) · ▲ 81 pts since 2015
Where Azerbaijan struggles most6
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 5 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 5th
Position · derived 171st of 175 · 0.012 · 2025
world median 0.676 (worse) · ▲ 2 pts since 2015
- 7th
Position · derived 62nd of 68 · 9.041 · 2022
world median 17.81 (worse) · ▼ 5 pts since 2019
- 9thDeliberative Democracy Indexbottom 5%
Position · derived 168th of 176 · 0.034 · 2025
world median 0.339 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2015
- 9thGovernment Censorship of the Mediabottom 5%
Position · derived 168th of 176 · -2.273 · 2025
world median 0.565 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2015
- 10thParticipatory Democracy Indexbottom 5%
Position · derived 167th of 176 · 0.043 · 2025
world median 0.298 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2015
- Political Corruption Indexbottom 6%
Position · derived 11th of 176 · 1 = worst · 0.89 · 2025
world median 0.518 (worse) · ▲ 5 pts since 2015
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Azerbaijan can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
88th
of 149 · 1995
81st
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 29 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
138th
of 173 · 2012
130th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
40th
of 84 · 1993
80th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 31 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
93rd
of 132 · 2022
94th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
92nd
of 140 · 1995
95th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
65th
of 172 · 2020
69th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Azerbaijan has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Short-Term Share of External Debt+51 pts since 2014
- Military Dimension Index+49 pts since 2015
Losing ground
Where Azerbaijan has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Adjusted Net Savings-36 pts since 2011
- Organic Agricultural Area-34 pts since 2014
- Open Data Inventory-32 pts since 2015
05In context
Azerbaijan and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Azerbaijan
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions29
Agriculture Orientation Index41st of 132position · derived0.45Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 31% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Azerbaijan 0.45 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 29%0.503CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 29% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Azerbaijan 0.503 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings183rd of 198position · derived11.95Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 8% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 11.95 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)78th of 192rank0.43ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 40% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Azerbaijan 0.43 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 14%100Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 14% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Azerbaijan 100 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption159th of 211position · derived-0.778Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 25% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Azerbaijan -0.778 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index130th of 181rank30CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 28% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Azerbaijan 30 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt60th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst11.39Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 45% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Azerbaijan 11.39 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)99th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst17.04External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
top 10% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Azerbaijan 17.04 · world median 43.94 (better)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
No real change since 2014
General Government Consumption70th of 132position · derived15.53General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 47% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 15.53 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index69th of 195rank51.91AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 35% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 51.91 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness101st of 209position · derived0.125Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 48% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Azerbaijan 0.125 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student62nd of 68position · derived9.041Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
bottom 9% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Azerbaijan 9.041 · world median 17.81 (worse)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2019
Government Spending on Education63rd of 123position · derived3.66Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 49% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 3.66 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▲ +34 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index75th of 196position · derived0.769GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 38% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.769 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index171st of 175position · derived0.012Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 3% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.012 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index161st of 176position · derived0.053Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.053 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory73rd of 168rank61ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 44% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 61 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index11th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.89Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 6% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Azerbaijan 0.89 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment80th of 135position · derived11.98Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 41% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Azerbaijan 11.98 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill114th of 168position · derived6.002Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 32% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 6.002 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality91st of 209position · derived0.051Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 43% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Azerbaijan 0.051 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law134th of 211position · derived-0.457Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 37% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Azerbaijan -0.457 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators94th of 188position · derived69.49SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 50% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 69.49 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2016
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index149th of 176position · derived0.171Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 15% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.171 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability183rd of 206position · derived-1.525Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 11% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Azerbaijan -1.525 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
No real change since 2015
Women, Business and the Law69th of 190position · derived85WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 38% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Azerbaijan 85 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation28
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution99th of 139position · derived56.3Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 29% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Azerbaijan 56.3 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings54th of 118position · derived9.28Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 45% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Azerbaijan 9.28 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -36 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)85th of 158position · derived5.925Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 46% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 5.925 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Crop Production Index11th of 195position · derived144.86Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 5% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Azerbaijan 144.86 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports69th of 170position · derived31.12Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 40% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Azerbaijan 31.12 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index95th of 145rank-0.417ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 35% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Azerbaijan -0.417 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)52nd of 138position · derived43.02Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 37% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 43.02 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit88th of 179position · derived36.42Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 49% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Azerbaijan 36.42 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index23rd of 195position · derived129.02Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 11% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Azerbaijan 129.02 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +32 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowsbottom 17%0.493FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
bottom 17% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 0.493 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -67 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth147th of 186position · derived1.45GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 21% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Azerbaijan 1.45 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)77th of 185position · derived22,314GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 41% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Azerbaijan 22,314 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Global Innovation Index94th of 139rank22.87GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 33% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 22.87 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2022
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)99th of 131position · derived18.89Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
bottom 25% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 18.89 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▼ -49 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)46th of 146position · derived27.2Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 31% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 27.2 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption71st of 131position · derived59.37Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 46% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 59.37 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports109th of 119position · derived0.04ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 9% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Azerbaijan 0.04 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports104th of 118position · derived1.122ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 12% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Azerbaijan 1.122 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)79th of 138position · derived36.81Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
bottom 43% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 36.81 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)16th of 158position · derived39.51Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 10% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 39.51 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Livestock Production Index47th of 194position · derived121.33Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 24% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Azerbaijan 121.33 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +46 percentile points since 2012
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)108th of 132position · derived5.98Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 18% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 5.98 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
No real change since 2015
Research and Development Spending68th of 84position · derived0.182Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
bottom 19% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 0.182 · world median 0.814 (worse)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
No real change since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants52nd of 145position · derived1,663Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 35% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Azerbaijan 1,663 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 38%5.45Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 38% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Azerbaijan 5.45 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)11th of 180position · derived29.94Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 5% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 29.94 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
No real change since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)69th of 138position · derived79.83Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 50% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Azerbaijan 79.83 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index42nd of 99rank65.6Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 43% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 65.6 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour17
Average Weekly Hours Worked142nd of 182position · derived34.46Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 22% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Azerbaijan 34.46 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture47th of 182position · derived34.23Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Azerbaijan 34.23 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry135th of 182position · derived15.54Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 26% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Azerbaijan 15.54 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services122nd of 182position · derived50.24Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 33% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Azerbaijan 50.24 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio75th of 182position · derived59.83Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 41% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Azerbaijan 59.83 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Fatal Occupational Injuriesbottom 16%4Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers2023
bottom 16% of 52 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers
Azerbaijan 4 · world median 2.005 (worse)
Best in the world 0.12 (Belgium)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2016
Female Labour Force Participation Rate47th of 182position · derived60.76Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Azerbaijan 60.76 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager162nd of 179position · derived7.307Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 10% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Azerbaijan 7.307 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
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GDP per Person Employed85th of 168position · derived47,327GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 50% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Azerbaijan 47,327 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate81st of 182position · derived63.29Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Azerbaijan 63.29 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked80th of 182position · derived26.41Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Azerbaijan 26.41 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate37th of 182position · derived66.98Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 20% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Azerbaijan 66.98 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate81st of 182position · derived · 1 = worst5.457Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Azerbaijan 5.457 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment48th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst53.84Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 26% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Azerbaijan 53.84 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 15%0.1Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 15% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Azerbaijan 0.1 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate88th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst13.09Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 48% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Azerbaijan 13.09 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge19
Academic Freedom Index161st of 176position · derived0.092Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 9% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.092 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
No real change since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate13th of 172position · derived99.78Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 7% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Azerbaijan 99.78 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling117th of 195position · derived12.91Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 40% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Azerbaijan 12.91 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 1%60.62Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 1% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Azerbaijan 60.62 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores85th of 172position · derived415.95Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 49% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Azerbaijan 415.95 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary49th of 75position · derived2.682Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 36% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Azerbaijan 2.682 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty62nd of 125position · derived · 1 = worst37.5510-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
bottom 49% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Azerbaijan 37.55 · world median 34.02 (worse)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School80th of 172position · derived8.282Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 46% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Azerbaijan 8.282 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling69th of 193position · derived11.07Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 35% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Azerbaijan 11.07 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary120th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst0.027Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 1% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Azerbaijan 0.027 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarytop 18%18.24Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
top 18% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Azerbaijan 18.24 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate78th of 120position · derived49.09Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
bottom 35% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Azerbaijan 49.09 · world median 65.93 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate74th of 165position · derived98.42Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 45% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Azerbaijan 98.42 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy59th of 77position · derived13.12School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
bottom 24% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Azerbaijan 13.12 · world median 14.59 (worse)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment63rd of 109position · derived91.12Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
bottom 43% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Azerbaijan 91.12 · world median 93.19 (worse)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio57th of 95position · derived41.34Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 40% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Azerbaijan 41.34 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment6th of 95position · derived91.81Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
top 5% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Azerbaijan 91.81 · world median 65.76 (better)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
No real change since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate6th of 164position · derived95.87Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 3% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Azerbaijan 95.87 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 10%99.8815–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 10% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Azerbaijan 99.88 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing19
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff12th of 86position · derived99.9Births attended by skilled health staff (%)2019
top 18% of 86 countries measured
UNICEF · Births attended by skilled health staff (%)
Azerbaijan 99.9 · world median 98.8 (better)
Best in the world 100 (11 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2009
Children with Functional Difficultiesbottom 36%10.2Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)2024
bottom 36% of 62 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)
Azerbaijan 10.2 · world median 13
Highest 35.2 (Afghanistan)
No earlier reading to compare
Dietary Energy Supply46th of 155position · derived3,347Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 29% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Azerbaijan 3,347 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months125th of 136position · derived18.42Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 8% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Azerbaijan 18.42 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index80th of 172rank0.315GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 46% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Azerbaijan 0.315 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index108th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.001MPI (0–1)2025
top 1% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.001 · world median 0.039 (better)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2018
Global Violent Deaths134th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst2.21Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 36% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Azerbaijan 2.21 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
No real change since 2011
Human Capital Index83rd of 172position · derived0.578HCI score (0–1)2020
top 48% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.578 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index81st of 193rank0.789HDI score (0–1)2023
top 42% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.789 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate99th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst12.49Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 49% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Azerbaijan 12.49 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 65134th of 222position · derived15.37Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Azerbaijan 15.37 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth116th of 222position · derived74.43Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 48% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Azerbaijan 74.43 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio127th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst17.9Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 35% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Azerbaijan 17.9 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare155th of 178position · derived0.23Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 14% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Azerbaijan 0.23 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity110th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst1.3Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 17% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Azerbaijan 1.3 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Azerbaijan 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five125th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst6.554Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 23% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Azerbaijan 6.554 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate81st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst17.89Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 40% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Azerbaijan 17.89 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children67th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst63Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
top 26% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Azerbaijan 63 · world median 75.8 (better)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Azerbaijan 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield85th of 179position · derived3,368Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 47% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Azerbaijan 3,368 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage81st of 143position · derived · 1 = worst15Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 44% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Azerbaijan 15 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality155th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst6.79Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 8% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Azerbaijan 6.79 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index61st of 184position · derived0.983Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 33% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Azerbaijan 0.983 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index55th of 169position · derived0.735IHDI (0–1)2023
top 32% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.735 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received113th of 130position · derived0.178Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 13% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Azerbaijan 0.178 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI40th of 156position · derived0.737PHDI (0–1)2023
top 25% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.737 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability22
Agricultural Emissions95th of 193position · derived9,241Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 48% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Azerbaijan 9,241 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land10th of 121position · derived30.63Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 8% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Azerbaijan 30.63 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land44th of 209position · derived57.83Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 21% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Azerbaijan 57.83 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person58th of 206position · derived0.206Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 28% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Azerbaijan 0.206 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity39th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst634.41Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 20% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Azerbaijan 634.41 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)78th of 190rank0.428ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 41% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Azerbaijan 0.428 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita87th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst3.853Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 41% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Azerbaijan 3.853 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 24%4.086Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 24% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Azerbaijan 4.086 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare126th of 188position · derived43.84Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 34% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Azerbaijan 43.84 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area146th of 210position · derived14.11Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 32% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Azerbaijan 14.11 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster139th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst100New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 13% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Azerbaijan 100 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2018
Land Under Cereal Production81st of 179position · derived936,377Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 45% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Azerbaijan 936,377 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density95th of 188position · derived0.53Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 49% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Azerbaijan 0.53 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation147th of 190position · derived11.75Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 24% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Azerbaijan 11.75 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index76th of 190rank50.14ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 40% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Azerbaijan 50.14 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area128th of 150position · derived0.04Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 17% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Azerbaijan 0.04 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -34 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita138th of 181position · derived800.16Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 24% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Azerbaijan 800.16 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation143rd of 190position · derived11.75Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 26% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Azerbaijan 11.75 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress32nd of 177position · derived · 1 = worst57.53Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 18% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Azerbaijan 57.53 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector17th of 171position · derived92.24Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 9% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Azerbaijan 92.24 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 20%0.611Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 20% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Azerbaijan 0.611 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
No real change since 2014
World Risk Index142nd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst2.4WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 27% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Azerbaijan 2.4 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 1%111.8Male births per 100 female births2023
top 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Azerbaijan 111.8 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index55th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst29.8SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 39% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Azerbaijan 29.8 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index124th of 176position · derived0.649Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.649 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index168th of 176position · derived0.034Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 5% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.034 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index147th of 176position · derived0.124Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 16% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.124 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index161st of 176position · derived0.092Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 8% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.092 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media168th of 176position · derived-2.273Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 5% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Azerbaijan -2.273 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns137th of 176position · derived-0.734Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Azerbaijan -0.734 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Azerbaijan 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▲ +49 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index167th of 176position · derived0.043Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 5% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.043 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index137th of 176position · derived0.381Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Azerbaijan 0.381 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Azerbaijan 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
▲ +46 percentile points since 2015
Global Militarisation Index13th of 149rank · 1 = worst206.29GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 8% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Azerbaijan 206.29 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
No real change since 2013
INFORM Risk Index63rd of 191position · derived · 1 = worst4.8INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 33% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Azerbaijan 4.8 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence127th of 211position · derived-0.094Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 40% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Azerbaijan -0.094 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors121st of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-1.433Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 29% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Azerbaijan -1.433 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 12%130,983Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 12% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Azerbaijan 130,983 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumbottom 28%199Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
bottom 28% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Azerbaijan 199 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 43%6,389Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 43% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Azerbaijan 6,389 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs161st of 174position · derived · 1 = worst1.511Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 8% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Azerbaijan 1.511 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 41%34.1Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 41% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Azerbaijan 34.1 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratebottom 7%-8.153Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 7% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Azerbaijan -8.153 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -52 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 7%6Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 7% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Azerbaijan 6 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debttop 19%1.79Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
top 19% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Azerbaijan 1.79 · world median 9.376 (better)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▲ +51 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 13%-4.418Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 13% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Azerbaijan -4.418 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Azerbaijan 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 42%63.16Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 42% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Azerbaijan 63.16 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 18%19.46Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 18% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 19.46 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scorebottom 10%11.28Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 10% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Azerbaijan 11.28 · world median 33.26 (worse)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership78th of 140position · derived90.37Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 45% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Azerbaijan 90.37 · world median 91.68 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership62nd of 140position · derived81.37Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 44% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Azerbaijan 81.37 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 43%12.13Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Azerbaijan 12.13 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 35%6.575Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Azerbaijan 6.575 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 47%32.6Median age (years)2023
top 47% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Azerbaijan 32.6 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 49%8.011Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 49% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Azerbaijan 8.011 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 42%124.83People per square kilometre of land2023
top 42% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Azerbaijan 124.83 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratebottom 15%-0.26Population growth (% per year)2023
bottom 15% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Azerbaijan -0.26 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 49%22.34Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 49% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Azerbaijan 22.34 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 29%96.08Males per 100 females2023
bottom 29% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Azerbaijan 96.08 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 14%43.59People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Azerbaijan 43.59 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 40%1.671Live births per woman2023
bottom 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Azerbaijan 1.671 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Azerbaijan. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Container Port Traffic
- Cost of Sending Remittances · last seen 2021
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment · last seen 2010
- Ecological Footprint
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management
- Gini Index · last seen 2005
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2021
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2005
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2005
- INFORM Severity Index · last seen 2023
- Informal Employment Rate
- Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
- Logistics Performance Index · last seen 2014
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2005
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2005
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2005
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2005
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2005
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2005
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2005
- Trade Union Density
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2010
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Azerbaijan: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/azerbaijan