MigrantoImmigrants in Azerbaijan
179.6K foreigners live in Azerbaijan — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Azerbaijan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 86% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Armenia | 116637 |
| Russia | 19714 |
| Georgia | 18215 |
| Uzbekistan | 8122 |
| Ukraine | 8108 |
| Kazakhstan | 1994 |
| Turkey | 1602 |
| Afghanistan | 1419 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1321 |
| Turkmenistan | 747 |
| Iran | 710 |
| Belarus | 227 |
| Germany | 183 |
| Tajikistan | 138 |
| Netherlands | 131 |
| Romania | 114 |
| Moldova | 111 |
| Australia | 91 |
| Estonia | 10 |
By region of origin
76% of immigrants come from the Middle East
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Key facts
Immigrants in Azerbaijan in numbers
Armenians are the largest group by a wide margin
65% of all immigrants were born in Armenia, while the next group accounts for just 11%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 47% to 65%, and today that group is people born in Armenia.
Immigrant population in Azerbaijan over time
Foreigners living in Azerbaijan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 358373 |
| 1995 | 559743 |
| 2000 | 510277 |
| 2005 | 280854 |
| 2010 | 246928 |
| 2015 | 217379 |
| 2020 | 193475 |
| 2024 | 179594 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Azerbaijan, by year
| Year | Armenians | Russians | Georgians | Uzbeks | Ukrainians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 167779 | 38232 | 97328 | 28421 | 4596 |
| 1995 | 362053 | 35581 | 84200 | 54181 | 4086 |
| 2000 | 343340 | 35194 | 71567 | 38615 | 3591 |
| 2005 | 148545 | 35504 | 58882 | 18840 | 3096 |
| 2010 | 142094 | 28269 | 45133 | 15505 | 2575 |
| 2015 | 135614 | 24828 | 31424 | 12151 | 2065 |
| 2020 | 129242 | 22068 | 21435 | 9458 | 1630 |
| 2024 | 116637 | 19714 | 18215 | 8122 | 8108 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Azerbaijan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Azerbaijan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Azerbaijan?
Around 179.6K immigrants live in Azerbaijan — the world's #118 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Azerbaijan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Azerbaijan — that's 179.6K out of a total population of 10.2M.
Where do most immigrants in Azerbaijan come from?
Most immigrants in Azerbaijan come from Armenia, Russia and Georgia — these three countries account for about 86% of all immigrants.
How many Armenians live in Azerbaijan?
Around 116.6K Armenians live in Azerbaijan — about 65% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Azerbaijan growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Azerbaijan has fallen from 217.4K to 179.6K, about 17%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Azerbaijan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Azerbaijan. Their children born in Azerbaijan are not included.
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