Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan facts: population, language, religion, capital, currency
The basics, each with its official source and the date we checked it. Where we found no official figure we leave it out.
- Population 10.26 million
- Capital: Baku
- Currency: manat (AZN)
- UTC+4
Azerbaijan at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,262,400 on 1 January 2026 | State Statistical Committee, Demography, table 1.15 |
| Capital | Baku | Constitution, Article 22 |
| Population of Baku | 2,356,200 on 1 January 2026 (Baku city, all districts) | State Statistical Committee, table 1.15 |
| Area | 86,600 square kilometres, including Caspian islands | State Statistical Committee, table 1.15 |
| Population density | 118.5 people per square kilometre (1 January 2026) | State Statistical Committee, table 1.15 |
| Official language | Azerbaijani | Constitution, Article 21 |
| State and religion | A secular republic; religion is separate from the state and all religions are equal before the law | Constitution, Articles 7 and 18 |
| Neighbours | Russia (390 km), Georgia (480 km), Armenia (1,007 km), Iran (765 km) and Turkey (15 km, at Nakhchivan); the Caspian Sea to the east | Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the UN |
Where is Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus, between Russia and Georgia to the north and north-west, Armenia to the west and Iran to the south, with the Caspian Sea on its east coast. Its exclave Nakhchivan borders Turkey. Baku, the capital, is on the Caspian shore.
Source: Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the UN, checked 23 October 2026.
The questions people ask
What is the currency of Azerbaijan?
The Azerbaijani manat (AZN, ₼), 100 qəpik to the manat. Today's rate against the dollar, euro and ruble: Manat exchange rate
What time zone is Azerbaijan in?
UTC+4 all year, with no daylight saving time since 2016. Time in Azerbaijan now
What language is spoken in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijani is the official language under Article 21 of the Constitution.
What is the religion of Azerbaijan?
The Constitution defines Azerbaijan as a secular state: religion is separate from the state and all religions are equal before the law (Articles 7 and 18). We list no religious breakdown because we found no official figure to cite.
What is the weather in Baku?
Current conditions and the ten-day forecast for Baku and the other regions: Weather in Baku
Visiting: visa and safety
We do not summarise entry rules or safety levels, because they change. Check the official sources directly: the Azerbaijan e-visa portal for who needs a visa and what it costs, and the US Department of State travel advisory for Azerbaijan for the current level. (Both sites refused automated access when we checked on 23 October 2026, so nothing here is quoted from them.)