Azerbaijan: health and care

What is life expectancy in Azerbaijan?

Life expectancy at birth in Azerbaijan was 74.6 years in 2024, up from 74.1 in 2022, according to the World Bank.

Life expectancy at birth is the average number of years a newborn would live if that year's death rates at each age stayed the same. The World Bank figure is an estimate drawn from UN population data. The World Bank also lists an under-5 mortality rate of 17.9 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 19.6 in 2022.

Official sources: World Bank: Life expectancy at birth · World Bank: Under-5 mortality rate

What is the fertility rate in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan's total fertility rate was 1.43 children per woman in 2024, down from 1.55 in 2023 and 1.67 in 2022, according to the World Bank.

The total fertility rate is the average number of children a woman would have if she experienced that year's birth rates at each age throughout her life. About 2.1 is needed to keep a population stable without migration. The World Bank estimate draws on national birth registration and UN population data.

Official sources: World Bank: Fertility rate

How much does Azerbaijan spend on health?

Current health spending in Azerbaijan was 4.3% of GDP in 2023, up from 3.4% in 2022, according to the World Bank, which uses WHO estimates.

The figure covers public and private spending, including what households pay directly for treatment and medicines, but not investment in buildings and equipment. Because it is a share of GDP, it can change when oil and gas prices move GDP, even if spending in manat does not. The World Health Organization publishes further health statistics.

Official sources: World Bank: Current health expenditure (% of GDP) · WHO: Azerbaijan

What is life expectancy in Azerbaijan?

In 2024, life expectancy at birth in Azerbaijan was 74.6 years, according to the UN Population Division. That is the highest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 79.5 years; Azerbaijan is 44th highest of 52. Worldwide: 91st of 193.

What is Azerbaijan's infant mortality rate?

According to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, the infant mortality rate in Azerbaijan was 12.5 per 1,000 in 2024. No year since 2005 has been lower. Europe & Central Asia median: 3.4 per 1,000; Azerbaijan is 6th highest of 51. Worldwide: 97th of 192.

What is the maternal mortality rate in Azerbaijan?

The WHO puts the maternal mortality ratio in Azerbaijan at 18.0 per 100,000 in 2023. That is the lowest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 6.0 per 100,000; Azerbaijan is 7th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 126th of 192.

What share of GDP does Azerbaijan spend on health care?

The WHO puts current health spending in Azerbaijan at 4.3% of GDP in 2023. The peak was 5.8% of GDP in 2020 and the low 2.0% of GDP in 2007. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 7.5% of GDP, and Azerbaijan placed 49th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 147th of 191.

How much do people in Azerbaijan pay for health care themselves?

According to the WHO, out-of-pocket health spending in Azerbaijan was 64.6% in 2023. Since 2005 it has ranged from 52.6% (2007) to 73.4% (2018). Europe & Central Asia median: 22.0%; Azerbaijan is 3rd highest of 51. Of 191 countries with 2023 data, 11th highest.

How many doctors per person does Azerbaijan have?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2022, is 3.2 per 1,000. Its high point since 2005 was 2007, at 3.7 per 1,000; its low point was 2021, at 3.1 per 1,000. Europe & Central Asia median: 3.7 per 1,000; Azerbaijan is 34th highest of 42. Of 125 countries with 2022 data, 45th highest.

How many hospital beds does Azerbaijan have?

According to the WHO, hospital beds per 1,000 people in Azerbaijan was 3.7 per 1,000 in 2023. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 18th highest of 23 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 4.2 per 1,000. Worldwide: 27th of 73.

How many children in Azerbaijan are vaccinated against measles?

71.0%: that is measles vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Azerbaijan for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 61.0% (2020) to 89.0% (2010). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 94.0%, and Azerbaijan placed 49th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 164th of 191.