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Economy of Azerbaijan vs Cambodia compared: GDP & Debt

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Azerbaijan has a GDP of $74.3B compared to $46.4B for Cambodia, ranking 84/197 and 97/197 by economy size, respectively.

Azerbaijan has $16.1B in government debt (21.7% of GDP), compared to $12B (25.9% of GDP) in Cambodia.

Azerbaijan vs Cambodia GDP by year

Azerbaijan
Cambodia
1x
Year GDP, current $
Azerbaijan Cambodia
2024 $74,315,882,353 $46,352,647,037
2023 $72,428,470,588 $42,335,646,896
2022 $78,807,470,588 $39,994,532,960
2021 $54,825,411,765 $36,790,163,687
2020 $42,693,000,000 $34,818,073,901
2019 $48,174,235,294 $36,685,356,408
2018 $47,112,470,052 $33,145,892,169
2017 $40,866,627,352 $29,355,665,910
2016 $37,866,996,883 $26,556,545,153
2015 $53,076,235,355 $24,174,170,369
2014 $75,239,785,452 $22,041,463,968
2013 $74,160,560,124 $19,807,135,253
2012 $69,679,944,504 $17,826,536,700
2011 $65,952,796,428 $16,032,622,024
2010 $52,909,294,792 $13,808,673,288
2009 $44,292,427,185 $12,502,901,170
2008 $48,851,293,785 $12,174,303,999
2007 $33,049,419,431 $10,127,916,460
2006 $20,981,929,498 $8,350,531,017
2005 $13,245,421,881 $7,066,296,463
2004 $8,680,405,741 $5,883,297,160
2003 $7,276,413,079 $5,046,693,484
2002 $6,236,087,738 $4,501,227,627
2001 $5,707,616,204 $4,145,665,970
2000 $5,272,615,723 $3,694,168,979
1999 $4,581,248,567 $3,517,242,477
1998 $4,446,368,571 $3,120,425,503
1997 $3,962,362,387 $3,443,413,389
1996 $3,176,507,376 $3,506,695,720
1995 $2,417,331,193 $3,441,205,693
1994 $1,193,141,110 $2,791,435,272
1993 $1,570,392,598 $2,533,727,592
1992 $444,658,672 $2,491,486,594
1991 $5,344,000,000 $2,054,974,089
1990 $8,884,848,485 $1,402,541,177
1989 - $1,353,137,648
1988 - $1,662,877,859
1987 - $1,036,974,910
1986 - $1,167,630,318
1985 - $1,102,669,184
1984 - $1,021,176,059
1983 - $939,291,262
1982 - $865,516,040
1981 - $815,153,652
1980 - $744,384,130
1979 - $723,738,503
1978 - $766,642,356
1977 - $716,261,764
1976 - $790,357,255
1975 - $749,129,748

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1975–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Azerbaijan vs Cambodia by year

Azerbaijan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Cambodia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Azerbaijan Cambodia
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $7,284 $25,089 $2,628 $7,967
2023 $7,133 $23,652 $2,430 $7,431
2022 $7,771 $22,552 $2,325 $6,919
2021 $5,408 $20,111 $2,167 $6,226
2020 $4,230 $15,164 $2,082 $5,942
2019 $4,806 $16,675 $2,226 $6,154
2018 $4,740 $15,283 $2,037 $5,617
2017 $4,147 $14,316 $1,826 $5,050
2016 $3,881 $14,536 $1,675 $4,748
2015 $5,501 $15,075 $1,547 $4,434
2014 $7,891 $17,564 $1,432 $4,118
2013 $7,875 $17,268 $1,306 $3,891
2012 $7,496 $15,994 $1,193 $3,583
2011 $7,190 $14,805 $1,089 $3,223
2010 $5,844 $14,930 $952 $2,989
2009 $4,950 $14,246 $876 $2,854
2008 $5,574 $13,217 $866 $2,769
2007 $3,851 $11,974 $732 $2,566
2006 $2,473 $9,398 $612 $2,297
2005 $1,578 $6,855 $526 $2,038
2004 $1,045 $5,248 $444 $1,770
2003 $884 $4,718 $387 $1,598
2002 $763 $4,230 $350 $1,442
2001 $704 $3,835 $328 $1,357
2000 $655 $3,439 $296.4 $1,256
1999 $574 $3,052 $286.8 $1,134
1998 $562 $2,827 $258.8 $1,009
1997 $506 $2,565 $297.6 $994
1996 $409 $2,407 $325 $1,006
1995 $315 $2,357 $343 $1,006
1994 $157.1 $2,648 $302 $972
1993 $209.5 $3,272 $294.1 $1,565
1992 $60.2 $4,220 $307 $1,560
1991 $735 $5,412 $267.3 $1,504
1990 $1,238 $5,343 $190.2 $1,410
1989 - - $191.3 -
1988 - - $244.1 -
1987 - - $158.1 -
1986 - - $185.8 -
1985 - - $182.4 -
1984 - - $174.7 -
1983 - - $166.7 -
1982 - - $159.2 -
1981 - - $154.3 -
1980 - - $143.2 -
1979 - - $142.2 -
1978 - - $147.1 -
1977 - - $126.4 -
1976 - - $128.8 -
1975 - - $113.8 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1975–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Azerbaijan's GDP per capita is $7,284, ranking 101/197, compared to $2,628 in Cambodia, ranking 145/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Azerbaijan ranks 82nd at $25,089, while Cambodia ranks 142nd at $7,967.

Economic indicators

Azerbaijan Cambodia
Gross domestic product
$74.3B
2024
$46.4B
2024
GDP rank
84/197
2024
97/197
2024
GDP growth
4.07%
2023-2024
5.98%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$7,284
2024
$2,628
2024
GDP per capita rank
101/197
2024
145/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$25,089
2024
$7,967
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
82/197
2024
142/197
2024
Government debt
$16.1B
2024
$12B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
21.7%
2024
25.9%
2024
Government debt per person
$1,579
2024
$681
2024
Government debt per person rank
128/185
2024
156/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,324
2026
$2,258
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$1.64B
2024
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
24.2%
2005
n/a
Income share by poorest 10%
4.8%
2005
n/a
Government expenditure, % of GDP
33.9%
2024
17.3%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
2.21%
2023-2024
0.9%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
7%
2025
n/a
Unemployment rate
5.65%
2022
0.26%
2023
Population
10338778
18113986

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Spending

Debt
Cambodia
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Azerbaijan Cambodia
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 33.9% 21.7% 17.3% 25.9%
2023 32.7% 21.8% 19.1% 26.3%
2022 26.2% 17.3% 18.7% 25.5%
2021 32.2% 26.3% 21% 25.9%
2020 40.2% 21.3% 20.3% 25.2%
2019 32.5% 17.7% 17.6% 20.8%
2018 33.2% 18.7% 16.1% 21.1%
2017 35.6% 22.5% 16.2% 22.6%
2016 35.4% 20.6% 15.2% 21.8%
2015 38.7% 18% 14.5% 23.3%
2014 36.4% 8.53% 16.5% 24.2%
2013 37.8% 6.18% 16.4% 24.4%
2012 36.6% 5.83% 17.1% 24.9%
2011 33.7% 4.97% 16.5% 23.8%
2010 32% 4.98% 17% 23.4%
2009 34.5% 4.73% 17% 23.7%
2008 31.4% 3.22% 13.1% 23%
2007 26.1% 4% 12.3% 25.1%
2006 25.3% 5.3% 11.3% 26.7%
2005 22.5% 6.85% 11% 31.7%
2004 24.2% 9.71% 12.6% 38.7%
2003 21.7% 10.7% 14.5% 39.8%
2002 23.1% 11.9% 16.1% 37.8%
2001 16.8% 13% 14.5% 33.5%
2000 18.2% 13.1% 14.9% 34.9%
1999 19.5% 25.4% 13.8% 34.6%
1998 18.7% 14.3% 13.4% 37.2%
1997 18.5% 11.4% 12.4% 31.4%
1996 19.8% 16.7% 15.7% 30.1%
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 Cambodia spent $8B, or 17.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 21.7% in Azerbaijan and 25.9% in Cambodia, ranking 174/185 and 164/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Azerbaijan

Cambodia
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Azerbaijan Cambodia
2024 4.06% -2.67%
2023 7.92% -2.83%
2022 5.96% -0.29%
2021 4.21% -5.18%
2020 -6.44% -2.53%
2019 8.95% 2.19%
2018 5.43% 0.28%
2017 -1.34% -0.76%
2016 -1.17% -0.29%
2015 -4.83% -0.65%
2014 2.74% -1.24%
2013 1.64% -2.01%
2012 3.71% -3.57%
2011 10.9% -3.76%
2010 13.8% -3.09%
2009 5.86% -3.98%
2008 17.2% 0.43%
2007 2.34% 0.62%
2006 0.66% -0.15%
2005 2.74% -0.34%
2004 1.78% -3.23%
2003 1.6% -5.69%
2002 19.4% -6.07%
2001 21.8% -4.95%
2000 0.14% -4.76%
1999 -1.03% -3.79%
1998 1.63% -5.35%
1997 -0.94% -3.7%
1996 -2.25% -7.53%
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 Cambodia's deficit of $1.24B, or 2.67% of GDP.

Over the past 29 years, Azerbaijan recorded a fiscal deficit in 7 of those years, while Cambodia ran a deficit in 25 years. On average, Azerbaijan posted an annual surplus equal to 4.36% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.58% of GDP for Cambodia.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Azerbaijan

Cambodia
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Azerbaijan Cambodia
2024 2.21% 0.9%
2023 8.79% 2.1%
2022 13.9% 5.3%
2021 6.65% 2.9%
2020 2.76% 2.9%
2019 2.61% 2%
2018 2.27% 2.4%
2017 12.9% 2.9%
2016 12.4% 3%
2015 4.03% 1.2%
2014 1.37% 3.9%
2013 2.42% 2.9%
2012 1.07% 2.9%
2011 7.86% 5.5%
2010 5.73% 4%
2009 1.46% -0.7%
2008 20.8% 25%
2007 16.7% 7.7%
2006 8.33% 6.1%
2005 9.68% 6.3%
2004 6.71% 3.9%
2003 2.23% 1%
2002 2.77% 0%
2001 1.55% -0.1%
2000 1.81% -0.8%
1999 -8.53% 2%
1998 -0.77% 12.9%
1997 3.67% 10.5%

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 4.24% in Cambodia. In 2024, inflation was 2.21% in Azerbaijan and 0.9% in Cambodia.

Top exports between countries

Azerbaijan
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $906K
Cambodia
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $1.16M
Textiles & consumer goods $243K
Raw materials & minerals $32K
Miscellaneous $7K

Balance of trade

Azerbaijan Cambodia
Current account balance
$4.67B
2024
$228M
2024
Current account balance ranking
34/190
2024
65/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+6.29%
2024
+0.49%
2024
Goods imports
$17.2B
2024
$31.2B
2024
Goods exports
$26B
2024
$26.8B
2024
Service imports
$10.2B
2024
$3.08B
2024
Service exports
$8.12B
2024
$4.97B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
36.8%
2024
72.1%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
45.9%
2024
71.4%
2024

Economic freedom indices

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

Azerbaijan Cambodia
Economic freedom 64.3 58.7
Economic freedom ranking 74/197 108/197
Property rights 53.3 38.1
Government integrity 23.6 18.9
Judicial effectiveness 16.5 21.2
Tax burden 87.9 90.3
Government spending 71.3 89.9
Fiscal health 99.1 92.7
Business freedom 71.2 60.8
Labor freedom 56.9 48.3
Monetary freedom 76 77
Trade freedom 75.8 67.8
Investment freedom 70 50
Financial freedom 70 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Cambodia
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Azerbaijan Cambodia
2026 64.3 58.7
2025 62.5 58.2
2024 61.6 55.6
2023 61.4 56.5
2022 61.6 57.1
2021 70.1 57.3
2020 69.3 57.3
2019 65.4 57.8
2018 64.3 58.7
2017 63.6 59.5
2016 60.2 57.9
2015 61 57.5
2014 61.3 57.4
2013 59.7 58.5
2012 58.9 57.6
2011 59.7 57.9
2010 58.8 56.6
2009 58 56.6
2008 55.3 55.9
2007 54.6 55.9
2006 53.2 56.7
2005 54.4 60
2004 53.4 61.1
2003 54.1 63.7
2002 53.3 60.7
2001 50.3 59.6
2000 49.8 59.3
1999 47.4 59.9
1998 43.1 59.8
1997 34 52.8
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 58.7 for Cambodia, ranking 108/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Azerbaijan Cambodia
Services, % of GDP
42.3%
2024
35.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
42.6%
2024
41.8%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
5.66%
2024
16.6%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$74.8B
2024
$44.9B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$24,220
2024
$7,910
2024
Total reserves including gold
$12.7B
2024
$22.5B
2024
Total reserves ranking
72/177
2024
58/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$511M
2024
-$4.22B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$231M
2024
$4.39B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$742M
2024
$172M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
5.83%
2024
7.41%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
6%
2012
17.7%
2012
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
21.1%
2024
32.2%
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 (1975–2024, 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 (2020–2024, 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.