Azerbaijan vs Kazakhstan
Every indicator for Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Azerbaijan | Kazakhstan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,246,996 | 20,843,754 | −50.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 76 | 306 | −75.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 7,411 | 14,692 | −49.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 74.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 86,600 | 2,724,902 | −96.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 118 | 8 | +1,446.9% |
| Median age (years) | 32.7 | 30.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 90.8 | 93.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 4.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.6 | 11.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 58.6 | 62.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 3,777 | 1,209 | +212.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.99 | 0.43 | +1,060.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 15.23 | 1.94 | +685.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 369 | 58 | +535.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 82,000 | 71,000 | +15.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 3.4 | +134.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.58 | 0.74 | +113.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Azerbaijan relative to Kazakhstan; a positive value favors Azerbaijan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Azerbaijan is 50.8% lower than Kazakhstan.
- On gdp (nominal), Azerbaijan is 75.2% lower than Kazakhstan.
- On gdp per capita, Azerbaijan is 49.6% lower than Kazakhstan.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI