Azerbaijan’s population reaches 10,279,796
Baku, October 16, AZERTAC
From January to August 2026, Azerbaijan’s population increased by 17,445 people, or 0.2 percent, reaching 10,279,796 as of September 1, 2026, according to the State Statistical Committee.
Population distribution data show that 54.3 percent of the population lives in urban areas, while 45.7 percent lives in rural areas. In terms of gender composition, men account for 49.8 percent of the population and women for 50.2 percent.
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