Urban population growth in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Urban population growth was 0.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.5%
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
153rd
of 217 countries
All-time high
5.7%
in 1961
All-time low
-0.0%
in 1999
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Urban population growth in Azerbaijan, 1961–2025

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Source: World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN). Measured in annual %.

Analysis

In 2025, urban population growth in Azerbaijan stood at 0.5%.

The figure is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 74.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urban population growth in Azerbaijan peaked at 5.7% in 1961 and was at its lowest, -0.0%, in 1999.

That places Azerbaijan 153rd out of 217 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.3% 2.2% 5.7% 9
1970s 2.3% 1.2% 3.0% 10
1980s 1.8% 1.5% 2.3% 10
1990s 0.6% -0.0% 1.1% 10
2000s 1.6% 0.8% 2.5% 10
2010s 2.0% 1.5% 2.5% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.2% 1.0% 6

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  3. 152 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0.6% compare
  4. 154 China 0.5% compare
  5. 155 Sweden 0.5% compare
  6. 156 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is urban population growth in Azerbaijan?
Urban population growth in Azerbaijan was 0.5% in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN).
What is the highest urban population growth recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 5.7% in 1961.
What is the lowest urban population growth recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was -0.0% in 1999.
How does Azerbaijan rank for urban population growth?
Azerbaijan ranks 153rd out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is urban population growth rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), published as part of Urban population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Urban population growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
266 places, 17,259 data points, 1961–2025
Last refreshed

Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.