Population of Azerbaijan
As of July 2026, the population of Azerbaijan is 10.5 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 56 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.55%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 29.9 years in 2016 to 34.1 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 74.9 years and population density is 126.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Azerbaijan peaked in 1961, reaching around 3.14% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.53% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 147.63 thousand in 1977 to nearly 55.59 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Azerbaijan, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 68.5 years in 2006 to 74.9 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 6 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Azerbaijan
The cities of Azerbaijan are mostly small, but 6 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Baku, Baki, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 2.4 million inhabitants. It is followed by Sumgayit, Sumqayit with 427 thousand and Ganja, Gǝncǝ with 330.7 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Azerbaijan:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baku, Baki | 2,351,300 |
| 2 | Sumgayit, Sumqayit | 427,000 |
| 3 | Ganja, Gǝncǝ | 330,663 |
| 4 | Khirdalan, Abşeron | 196,200 |
| 5 | Yevlakh, Yevlax City | 127,400 |
| 6 | Mingachevir, Mingacevir City | 106,048 |
| 7 | Naxçıvan, Nakhchivan | 97,200 |
| 8 | Lankaran, Lənkəran | 89,300 |
| 9 | Qaraçuxur, Baki | 87,349 |
| 10 | Lerik, Lerik District | 87,000 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Şirvan, Shirvan | 70,220 |
| 12 | Sheki, Shaki City | 68,400 |
| 13 | Xaçmaz | 67,600 |
| 14 | Bakıxanov, Baki | 66,686 |
| 15 | Göyçay | 42,500 |
| 16 | Bilajari, Baki | 42,194 |
| 17 | Barda | 41,600 |
| 18 | Shamkhir, Şǝmkir | 41,300 |
| 19 | Aghjabadi, Ağcabǝdi | 41,200 |
| 20 | Shamakhi, Şamaxı | 40,300 |