Azerbaijan Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Azerbaijan's poverty rate was 0.00% in 2005, ranked 1st globally. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2005.
Overview
Azerbaijan's poverty rate stood at 0.00% in 2005, a rise of +0.00pp from 2004. Azerbaijan ranked 1st globally.
Azerbaijan’s poverty rate fell dramatically between the mid‑1990s and the mid‑2000s, moving from an all‑time peak of 19.70 % in 1995 to an all‑time trough of 0.00 % in 2005, the lowest value recorded globally for the World Bank series. This 19.70‑percentage‑point decline over a six‑year coverage period reflects the combined impact of macro‑economic reforms, rising oil revenues, and targeted social programmes that expanded household incomes and reduced material deprivation. The 0.00 % rate in 2005 placed Azerbaijan alongside peers such as Czechia, Germany, Iceland and Luxembourg, each reporting the same level for the same year, underscoring a convergence with high‑income economies in poverty outcomes. While the statistical record shows a complete elimination of poverty by 2005, future trajectories will depend on the sustainability of fiscal buffers, diversification away from hydrocarbons and the ability to maintain inclusive growth amid external shocks. Continued monitoring will reveal whether the zero‑poverty benchmark can be preserved.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.00% | +0.00pp | #1 |
| 2004 | 0.00% | −0.20pp | #1 |
| 2003 | 0.20% | +0.00pp | #5 |
| 2002 | 0.20% | −11.20pp | #9 |
| 2001 | 11.40% | −8.30pp | #23 |
| 1995 | 19.70% | – | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's poverty rate was 0.00% in 2005. Ranked 1st globally.
Azerbaijan's poverty rate peaked at 19.70% in 1995.
The lowest poverty rate in Azerbaijan was 0.00% in 2004.
Azerbaijan ranks 1st globally in poverty rate as of 2005.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
The poverty rate of Azerbaijan in 2005 was 0.00%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_poverty-rate,
title = {Azerbaijan Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}