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Azerbaijani Scorecard

Country profile

Azerbaijan straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the Caucasus region, where vast steppes meet the Caspian Sea, offering a landscape of both modern energy resources and ancient heritage. It has a population of 10.2 million, a population growth rate of 0.12%, and a median age of 32.60 years.

Its history is marked by influences from Persian empires, Turkic migrations, and Soviet rule, each layer contributing to a complex cultural identity.

Today, Azerbaijan is rapidly developing its economy, largely driven by oil and gas, while simultaneously celebrating traditional music, crafts, and a blend of Eastern and Western influences.

Its capital city is Baku.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Azerbaijan improved by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Azerbaijan improved by 0.7% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Azerbaijan improved by 74.9% from 2023 to 2024

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Azerbaijan improved by 0.4% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Azerbaijan improved by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Azerbaijan improved by 2.7% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Azerbaijan improved by 51.7% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Azerbaijan worsened by 5.4% from 2021 to 2023

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Azerbaijan worsened by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Azerbaijan worsened by 15.4% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Azerbaijan improved by 14.7% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Azerbaijan improved by 20.8% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Azerbaijan improved by 20.7% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Azerbaijan improved by 9.4% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Azerbaijan improved by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Azerbaijan worsened by 8.7% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Azerbaijan improved by 1.3% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption showed no change from 2020 to 2021