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Azerbaijan Population Pyramid 1961

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1961
Population: 4,108,979

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-5 -1   1961  +1 +5

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Summary

Azerbaijan in 1961

In 1961, Azerbaijan had a total population of 4,108,980 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 28.9%, up from 3,187,153 in 1951.

With a median age of 21.2 years, Azerbaijan had a youth dependency ratio of 78.6 and an old-age dependency ratio of 8.5 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #84 of 201 by population Ranks #69 of 201 by median age Ranks #74 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Azerbaijan
Population
4,108,980
Median age
21.2
0-14 %
42.0%
65+ %
4.5%
Child dependency
78.6
Old-age dependency
8.5
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
11,224,923
Population 2100
10,021,321
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.55

In 2023 women in Azerbaijan had on average 1.55 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
4050607080
19602023 · 74.4

Life expectancy at birth was 74.4 years in 2023: 77.1 for women and 71.6 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Azerbaijan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

179,594 immigrants live in Azerbaijan, 1.7% of the population.

Armenia116,637
Russian Federation19,714
Georgia18,215
Uzbekistan8,122
Ukraine8,108
Where emigrants live (2024)

810,116 people born in Azerbaijan live in other countries.

Russian Federation308,165
Armenia187,421
Turkey117,860
Ukraine84,792
Uzbekistan20,079
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Azerbaijan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Azerbaijan 4,108,980 21.2
Georgia 4,129,029 27.8
Syrian Arab Republic 4,815,466 17.3
Yemen 5,655,232 19.6
Saudi Arabia 2,526,347 18.5
Frequently asked questions about Azerbaijan's population
What was the population of Azerbaijan in 1961?
Azerbaijan had a population of 4,108,980 in 1961.
Is the population of Azerbaijan increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 28.9% from 1951, with a projected population of 11,224,923 in 2050.
How old is the population of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan's median age is 21.2 years.
What share of Azerbaijan's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Azerbaijan, 42.0% of people are under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older.
What shape is Azerbaijan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Azerbaijan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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