Azerbaijan economic and social statistics

Recent reports from Azerbaijan provide insights into the nation's fiscal planning, transportation, and criminal justice trends.

Draft projections for the 2027 state budget indicate a significant increase in transport and communications funding, which is expected to rise from 286.9 million manat in 2026 to 785.1 million manat. While justice sector spending is projected to increase by 3.1 percent, law enforcement allocations are expected to decrease slightly. National debt service costs are forecast to drop by 10.5 percent, driven largely by a reduction in internal debt service costs.

Statistical data for 2025 shows that air travel reached a five year high with approximately 4 million passengers, though traffic remains heavily concentrated at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Most regional airports are not currently used for regular passenger transport.

In terms of criminal statistics for 2025, 13,846 people were convicted. Drug related offenses constitute the largest category, representing 41 percent of all convictions, followed by property crimes.