Azerbaijan is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 10.4 million people (UN estimate), the 93rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 93rd
Azerbaijanアゼルバイジャン
Region
Western Asia, Asia
Population
about 10.4 million (93rd)
Area
86,600 km² (110th)
UN member since
March 2, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Azerbaijan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 10.4 million, the 93rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/12 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 86,600 km², the 110th largest of the 193. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 120.
Joining the United Nations
Azerbaijan joined the United Nations on March 2, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
8 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Azerbaijan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Azerbaijan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Azerbaijan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.