Azerbaijan Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Azerbaijan's urban population was 58.65% in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's urban population stood at 58.65% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.65% by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 134th globally.
Azerbaijan’s urban population share has risen steadily over the 66‑year span from 48.10 percent in 1960 to 58.65 percent in 2025, marking the highest level recorded for the country and placing it 134th globally. The increase reflects gradual urbanisation driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure investment and migration from rural areas, a pattern similar to that of Albania, whose 2025 urban share stands at 58.91 percent. While the growth rate has moderated in recent decades, the shift from a predominantly rural society to an urban‑centric one continues to shape labour markets and service demand. The trajectory suggests further incremental gains, although a slowdown could occur if economic diversification slows or if policy incentives for regional development intensify, potentially curbing the pace of urban concentration.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 58.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 58.72% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 58.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.65% | +0.07% | #134 |
| 2024 | 58.57% | +0.07% | #85 |
| 2023 | 58.51% | +0.07% | #88 |
| 2022 | 58.44% | +0.07% | #89 |
| 2021 | 58.37% | +0.07% | #90 |
| 2020 | 58.29% | +0.16% | #91 |
| 2019 | 58.13% | +0.95% | #92 |
| 2018 | 57.18% | +0.75% | #92 |
| 2017 | 56.43% | +0.68% | #92 |
| 2016 | 55.76% | +0.60% | #92 |
| 2015 | 55.16% | +0.53% | #89 |
| 2014 | 54.63% | +0.45% | #89 |
| 2013 | 54.18% | +0.37% | #90 |
| 2012 | 53.81% | +0.30% | #88 |
| 2011 | 53.51% | +0.22% | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's urban population was 58.65% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's urban population peaked at 58.65% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Azerbaijan was 48.10% in 1960.
Azerbaijan ranks 134th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's urban population is projected to reach 58.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 58.65%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_urban-population,
title = {Azerbaijan Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}