MigrantoImmigrants in Azerbaijan
179.6K foreign-born residents — the #118 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 86% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Middle East is the leading region of origin at 76%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Azerbaijan.
Armenia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Armenia accounts for 65% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 47% to 65%, with Armenia increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 358373 |
| 1995 | 559743 |
| 2000 | 510277 |
| 2005 | 280854 |
| 2010 | 246928 |
| 2015 | 217379 |
| 2020 | 193475 |
| 2024 | 179594 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Armenia | Russia | Georgia | Uzbekistan | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Azerbaijan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Azerbaijan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Azerbaijan?
Around 179.6K foreign-born residents live in Azerbaijan, making it the #118-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Azerbaijan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Azerbaijan has fallen from 217.4K to 179.6K people, a decline of about 17%.
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