Azerbaijan vs United Arab Emirates
Every indicator for Azerbaijan and United Arab Emirates side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Azerbaijan | United Arab Emirates | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,246,996 | 11,513,149 | −11.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 76 | 552 | −86.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 7,411 | 50,274 | −85.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 83.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 86,600 | 98,648 | −12.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 118 | 117 | +1.4% |
| Median age (years) | 32.7 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 90.8 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 2.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.6 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 58.6 | 86.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 3,777 | — | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.99 | — | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 15.23 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 369 | — | — |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 82,000 | 63,000 | +30.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 5.5 | +46.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.58 | 1.02 | +54.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Azerbaijan relative to United Arab Emirates; a positive value favors Azerbaijan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Azerbaijan is higher on 4 of 8 indicators, United Arab Emirates on 4. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 7.3×); they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- United Arab Emirates's gdp (nominal) (552) is about 7.3 times Azerbaijan's (76).
- United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita (50,274) is about 6.8 times Azerbaijan's (7,411).
- On armed forces as a share of the labor force, Azerbaijan is %55 higher than United Arab Emirates: 1.58 against 1.02.
- On armed forces per 1,000 people, Azerbaijan is %46 higher than United Arab Emirates: 8.0 against 5.5.
- On armed forces personnel (2020), Azerbaijan is %30 higher than United Arab Emirates: 82,000 against 63,000.
Frequently asked questions
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