People and Society of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s citizenry has over 80 ethnic groups. The far eastern part of the country has the highest population density, particularly in and around Baku. Apart from smaller urbanized areas, the rest of the country has a fairly light and evenly distributed population. Approximately 57% of the country’s inhabitants lives in urban areas. While the population is continuing to grow, it is in the early stages of aging. The declining fertility rate – which has decreased from about 5.5 children per woman in the 1950s to less than the 2.1 replacement level in 2022 – combined with increasing life expectancy has resulted in the elderly making up a larger share of Azerbaijan’s populace. The percentage of elderly residents and the slowed growth and eventual shrinkage of the working-age population could put pressure on the country’s pension and healthcare systems.

Nationality

noun: Azerbaijani(s) adjective: Azerbaijani

Ethnic Groups

Azerbaijani 91.6%, Lezghin 2%, Russian 1.3%, Armenian 1.3%, Talysh 1.3%, other 2.4%

Population

10,420,515

Population (Male / Female)

male: 5,330,233 female: 5,320,006

Population Distribution

highest population density is found in the far eastern area of the country, in and around Baku; apart from smaller urbanized areas, the rest of the country has a fairly light and evenly distributed population

Urban Population

urban population: 57.6% of total population (2023) rate of urbanization: 1.38% annual rate of change note: data include Nagorno-Karabakh

Population in Major Urban Areas

2.432 million BAKU (capital)

Age Structure

0-14 years: 22.3% (male 1,269,241/female 1,104,529) 15-64 years: 68.7% (male 3,659,441/female 3,656,493) 65 years and over: 9% (male 401,551/female 558,984)

Median Age

total: 34.3 years male: 32.8 years female: 36 years

Sex Ratio at Birth

at birth: 1.15 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.15 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.72 male(s)/female total population: 1 male(s)/female