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Economy of Azerbaijan vs Bosnia and Herzegovina compared: GDP & Debt

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Azerbaijan has a GDP of $74.3B compared to $29.6B for Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranking 84/197 and 111/197 by economy size, respectively.

Azerbaijan has $16.1B in government debt (21.7% of GDP), compared to $8.74B (29.5% of GDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Azerbaijan vs Bosnia and Herzegovina GDP by year

Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1x
Year GDP, current $
Azerbaijan Bosnia
2024 $74,315,882,353 $29,613,572,023
2023 $72,428,470,588 $27,592,361,498
2022 $78,807,470,588 $24,534,663,636
2021 $54,825,411,765 $23,672,712,121
2020 $42,693,000,000 $20,226,038,370
2019 $48,174,235,294 $20,482,608,984
2018 $47,112,470,052 $20,484,058,033
2017 $40,866,627,352 $18,326,373,136
2016 $37,866,996,883 $17,116,926,554
2015 $53,076,235,355 $16,404,348,361
2014 $75,239,785,452 $18,558,734,107
2013 $74,160,560,124 $18,179,109,209
2012 $69,679,944,504 $17,226,735,996
2011 $65,952,796,428 $18,644,233,537
2010 $52,909,294,792 $17,176,315,804
2009 $44,292,427,185 $17,613,949,091
2008 $48,851,293,785 $19,112,796,623
2007 $33,049,419,431 $15,778,734,264
2006 $20,981,929,498 $12,864,841,906
2005 $13,245,421,881 $11,222,796,337
2004 $8,680,405,741 $10,156,541,221
2003 $7,276,413,079 $8,498,894,359
2002 $6,236,087,738 $6,728,220,983
2001 $5,707,616,204 $5,800,615,375
2000 $5,272,615,723 $5,567,772,769
1999 $4,581,248,567 $4,686,256,363
1998 $4,446,368,571 $4,116,774,301
1997 $3,962,362,387 $3,671,909,673
1996 $3,176,507,376 $2,786,045,322
1995 $2,417,331,193 $1,866,572,954
1994 $1,193,141,110 $1,255,802,469
1993 $1,570,392,598 $3,630,668,950
1992 $444,658,672 $4,735,044,707
1991 $5,344,000,000 $6,122,959,184
1990 $8,884,848,485 $7,753,478,261

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Azerbaijan vs Bosnia and Herzegovina by year

Azerbaijan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Bosnia and Herzegovina
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Azerbaijan Bosnia
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $7,284 $25,089 $9,359 $25,043
2023 $7,133 $23,652 $8,663 $23,376
2022 $7,771 $22,552 $7,656 $21,651
2021 $5,408 $20,111 $7,295 $18,287
2020 $4,230 $15,164 $6,130 $16,370
2019 $4,806 $16,675 $6,122 $16,429
2018 $4,740 $15,283 $6,048 $14,859
2017 $4,147 $14,316 $5,345 $13,627
2016 $3,881 $14,536 $4,929 $12,899
2015 $5,501 $15,075 $4,662 $11,845
2014 $7,891 $17,564 $5,206 $11,168
2013 $7,875 $17,268 $5,035 $10,808
2012 $7,496 $15,994 $4,694 $10,121
2011 $7,190 $14,805 $4,983 $9,761
2010 $5,844 $14,930 $4,506 $9,086
2009 $4,950 $14,246 $4,540 $8,698
2008 $5,574 $13,217 $4,842 $8,587
2007 $3,851 $11,974 $3,931 $7,686
2006 $2,473 $9,398 $3,166 $6,869
2005 $1,578 $6,855 $2,740 $5,956
2004 $1,045 $5,248 $2,453 $5,407
2003 $884 $4,718 $2,034 $4,917
2002 $763 $4,230 $1,607 $4,665
2001 $704 $3,835 $1,388 $4,307
2000 $655 $3,439 $1,338 $4,148
1999 $574 $3,052 $1,135 $3,875
1998 $562 $2,827 $1,007 $3,524
1997 $506 $2,565 $914 $3,041
1996 $409 $2,407 $719 $2,269
1995 $315 $2,357 $502 $1,507
1994 $157.1 $2,648 $337 $1,269
1993 $209.5 $3,272 $930 $1,067
1992 $60.2 $4,220 $1,118 $982
1991 $735 $5,412 $1,373 $975
1990 $1,238 $5,343 $1,743 $1,043

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Azerbaijan's GDP per capita is $7,284, ranking 101/197, compared to $9,359 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranking 87/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Azerbaijan ranks 82nd at $25,089, while Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 83rd at $25,043.

Economic indicators

Azerbaijan Bosnia
Gross domestic product
$74.3B
2024
$29.6B
2024
GDP rank
84/197
2024
111/197
2024
GDP growth
4.07%
2023-2024
2.97%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$7,284
2024
$9,359
2024
GDP per capita rank
101/197
2024
87/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$25,089
2024
$25,043
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
82/197
2024
83/197
2024
Government debt
$16.1B
2024
$8.74B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
21.7%
2024
29.5%
2024
Government debt per person
$1,579
2024
$2,763
2024
Government debt per person rank
128/185
2024
107/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,324
2026
$8,501
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$1.64B
2024
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
24.2%
2005
25.1%
2011
Income share by poorest 10%
4.8%
2005
2.9%
2011
Government expenditure, % of GDP
33.9%
2024
43.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
2.21%
2023-2024
1.7%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
7%
2025
n/a
Unemployment rate
5.65%
2022
10.7%
2024
Population
10338778
3116111

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Spending

Debt
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Azerbaijan Bosnia
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 33.9% 21.7% 43.3% 29.5%
2023 32.7% 21.8% 41.7% 29%
2022 26.2% 17.3% 39.4% 31.2%
2021 32.2% 26.3% 40.6% 35.8%
2020 40.2% 21.3% 45.4% 37.2%
2019 32.5% 17.7% 39.9% 32.8%
2018 33.2% 18.7% 40.4% 34.5%
2017 35.6% 22.5% 40% 38.6%
2016 35.4% 20.6% 41.5% 44.9%
2015 38.7% 18% 42.7% 46.4%
2014 36.4% 8.53% 46.2% 47.1%
2013 37.8% 6.18% 44.5% 43.8%
2012 36.6% 5.83% 46.9% 43.6%
2011 33.7% 4.97% 46.4% 40.9%
2010 32% 4.98% 48.7% 42.2%
2009 34.5% 4.73% 49% 36.4%
2008 31.4% 3.22% 48.4% 30.3%
2007 26.1% 4% 45.2% 18.2%
2006 25.3% 5.3% 44.2% 20.6%
2005 22.5% 6.85% 44.5% 24.9%
2004 24.2% 9.71% 45.6% 25.5%
2003 21.7% 10.7% 47.3% 27.6%
2002 23.1% 11.9% 47.4% 31.1%
2001 16.8% 13% 50.2% 35.1%
2000 18.2% 13.1% 56.2% 34.6%
1999 19.5% 25.4% 57.5% 56%
1998 18.7% 14.3% 54.4% 54.4%
1997 18.5% 11.4% - -
1996 19.8% 16.7% - -
1995 18.9% 19.2% - -
1994 14.7% 11.7% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1994–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1994, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Azerbaijan's government spending was $25.2B, accounting for 33.9% of its GDP, while Bosnia and Herzegovina spent $12.8B, or 43.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 21.7% in Azerbaijan and 29.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranking 174/185 and 159/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Azerbaijan

Bosnia and Herzegovina
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Azerbaijan Bosnia
2024 4.06% -1.88%
2023 7.92% -1.67%
2022 5.96% 0.15%
2021 4.21% -0.18%
2020 -6.44% -4.5%
2019 8.95% 1.37%
2018 5.43% 1.63%
2017 -1.34% 1.79%
2016 -1.17% 0.34%
2015 -4.83% -0.19%
2014 2.74% -2.87%
2013 1.64% -1.28%
2012 3.71% -2.68%
2011 10.9% -2.73%
2010 13.8% -4.06%
2009 5.86% -5.34%
2008 17.2% -3.82%
2007 2.34% 0.17%
2006 0.66% 2.08%
2005 2.74% 0.74%
2004 1.78% -0.18%
2003 1.6% -0.44%
2002 19.4% -2.99%
2001 21.8% -3.44%
2000 0.14% -4.63%
1999 -1.03% -2.78%
1998 1.63% -0.98%
1997 -0.94% -
1996 -2.25% -
1995 -1.34% -
1994 3.21% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1994–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Azerbaijan's government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $3.01B, equivalent to 4.06% of GDP. This compares to Bosnia and Herzegovina's deficit of $557M, or 1.88% of GDP.

Over the past 27 years, Azerbaijan recorded a fiscal deficit in 5 of those years, while Bosnia and Herzegovina ran a deficit in 19 years. On average, Azerbaijan posted an annual surplus equal to 4.8% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.42% of GDP for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Azerbaijan

Bosnia and Herzegovina
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Azerbaijan Bosnia
2024 2.21% 1.7%
2023 8.79% 6.1%
2022 13.9% 14%
2021 6.65% 2%
2020 2.76% -1.1%
2019 2.61% 0.6%
2018 2.27% 1.4%
2017 12.9% 0.8%
2016 12.4% -1.6%
2015 4.03% -1%
2014 1.37% -0.9%
2013 2.42% -0.1%
2012 1.07% 2.1%
2011 7.86% 4%
2010 5.73% 2.1%
2009 1.46% -0.4%
2008 20.8% 7.4%
2007 16.7% 1.5%
2006 8.33% 6.1%
2005 9.68% 3.6%
2004 6.71% 0.3%
2003 2.23% 0.5%
2002 2.77% 0.3%
2001 1.55% 3.2%
2000 1.81% 5%
1999 -8.53% 2.8%
1998 -0.77% -0.3%
1997 3.67% 5.7%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Azerbaijan has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 5.48%, compared with 2.35% in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2024, inflation was 2.21% in Azerbaijan and 1.7% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Top exports between countries

Azerbaijan
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $742K
Machinery & equipment $326K
Metals $139K
Chemicals & pharma $39K
Raw materials & minerals $5K
Bosnia
Export category Export value
Chemicals & pharma $441K
Machinery & equipment $255K
Raw materials & minerals $161K
Animal & marine products $38K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $30K
Wood & paper products $20K
Raw agricultural goods $17K
Textiles & consumer goods $6K
Metals $3K

Balance of trade

Azerbaijan Bosnia
Current account balance
$4.67B
2024
-$1.03B
2024
Current account balance ranking
34/190
2024
123/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+6.29%
2024
-3.47%
2024
Goods imports
$17.2B
2024
$14.8B
2024
Goods exports
$26B
2024
$8.36B
2024
Service imports
$10.2B
2024
$1.27B
2024
Service exports
$8.12B
2024
$3.74B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
36.8%
2024
54.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
45.9%
2024
40.9%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Azerbaijan Bosnia
Economic freedom 64.3 63.1
Economic freedom ranking 74/197 83/197
Property rights 53.3 46.9
Government integrity 23.6 36.8
Judicial effectiveness 16.5 36.1
Tax burden 87.9 93.9
Government spending 71.3 48.4
Fiscal health 99.1 96.2
Business freedom 71.2 65.1
Labor freedom 56.9 62.7
Monetary freedom 76 77.5
Trade freedom 75.8 69
Investment freedom 70 65
Financial freedom 70 60

Economic freedom comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Azerbaijan Bosnia
2026 64.3 63.1
2025 62.5 63.5
2024 61.6 62
2023 61.4 62.9
2022 61.6 63.4
2021 70.1 62.9
2020 69.3 62.6
2019 65.4 61.9
2018 64.3 61.4
2017 63.6 60.2
2016 60.2 58.6
2015 61 59
2014 61.3 58.4
2013 59.7 57.3
2012 58.9 57.3
2011 59.7 57.5
2010 58.8 56.2
2009 58 53.1
2008 55.3 53.9
2007 54.6 54.4
2006 53.2 55.6
2005 54.4 48.8
2004 53.4 44.7
2003 54.1 40.6
2002 53.3 37.4
2001 50.3 36.6
2000 49.8 45.1
1999 47.4 29.4
1998 43.1 29.4
1997 34 -
1996 30 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Azerbaijan is 64.3, ranking 74/197, compared to 63.1 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranking 83/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Azerbaijan Bosnia
Services, % of GDP
42.3%
2024
56.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
42.6%
2024
22.4%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
5.66%
2024
4.53%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$74.8B
2024
$27.8B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$24,220
2024
$24,990
2024
Total reserves including gold
$12.7B
2024
$9.42B
2024
Total reserves ranking
72/177
2024
79/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$511M
2024
-$885M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$231M
2024
$1B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$742M
2024
$119M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
5.83%
2024
4.93%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
6%
2012
16.9%
2015
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
21.1%
2024
27.5%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1994–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2021–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)
  8. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1994, retrieved 2026-02-20)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.