Azerbaijan: crime and justice

What is the homicide rate in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan recorded 2.2 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, up from 1.8 in 2022 and 1.7 in 2021, according to the World Bank, which publishes UNODC data.

Intentional homicide counts unlawful deaths deliberately caused by another person, based on police or health records reported to UNODC. Small changes in a rate this low can reflect a few cases. No other recorded-crime statistics could be read, because the State Statistical Committee's website could not be reached on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank: Intentional homicides per 100,000 people

What is the murder rate in Azerbaijan?

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the intentional homicide rate in Azerbaijan was 2.2 per 100,000 in 2023. Its high point since 2007 was 2014, at 2.5 per 100,000; its low point was 2019, at 1.7 per 100,000. It is 6th highest of 35 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 1.0 per 100,000. Of 79 countries with 2023 data, 38th highest.

How many women are murdered in Azerbaijan?

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime puts the homicide rate for women in Azerbaijan at 1.4 per 100,000 in 2023. The peak was 1.7 per 100,000 in 2014 and the low 1.2 per 100,000 in 2019. Europe & Central Asia median: 0.7 per 100,000; Azerbaijan is 5th highest of 36. Worldwide: 34th of 78.

How many men are murdered in Azerbaijan?

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the homicide rate for men in Azerbaijan was 3.0 per 100,000 in 2023. Since 2010 it has ranged from 2.0 per 100,000 (2022) to 3.3 per 100,000 (2013). Europe & Central Asia median: 1.3 per 100,000; Azerbaijan is 6th highest of 36. World rank, highest first: 37th of 78.

How many people have died in armed conflict in Azerbaijan?

According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, battle-related deaths in Azerbaijan was 442 in 2023. The peak was 7,636 in 2020 and the low 16 in 2012. It is 2nd highest of 5 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 197. World rank, highest first: 15th of 37.