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Economy of Azerbaijan vs Czech Republic compared: GDP & Debt

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Azerbaijan has a GDP of $74.3B compared to $347B for the Czech Republic, ranking 84/197 and 44/197 by economy size, respectively.

Azerbaijan has $16.1B in government debt (21.7% of GDP), compared to $150B (43.3% of GDP) in the Czech Republic.

Azerbaijan vs Czech Republic GDP by year

Azerbaijan
Czech Republic
1x
Year GDP, current $
Azerbaijan Czech Republic
2024 $74,315,882,353 $347,034,062,928
2023 $72,428,470,588 $345,059,295,660
2022 $78,807,470,588 $301,831,228,326
2021 $54,825,411,765 $290,972,714,482
2020 $42,693,000,000 $251,109,660,603
2019 $48,174,235,294 $256,794,209,029
2018 $47,112,470,052 $251,992,360,762
2017 $40,866,627,352 $221,563,575,696
2016 $37,866,996,883 $198,160,659,304
2015 $53,076,235,355 $189,107,698,562
2014 $75,239,785,452 $210,911,285,078
2013 $74,160,560,124 $213,024,360,541
2012 $69,679,944,504 $210,363,223,088
2011 $65,952,796,428 $231,429,378,717
2010 $52,909,294,792 $211,168,667,286
2009 $44,292,427,185 $206,971,882,705
2008 $48,851,293,785 $236,506,264,754
2007 $33,049,419,431 $190,040,702,287
2006 $20,981,929,498 $156,236,258,387
2005 $13,245,421,881 $137,264,185,596
2004 $8,680,405,741 $120,147,899,984
2003 $7,276,413,079 $100,435,924,705
2002 $6,236,087,738 $82,607,869,610
2001 $5,707,616,204 $68,135,304,464
2000 $5,272,615,723 $62,175,642,238
1999 $4,581,248,567 $65,586,562,605
1998 $4,446,368,571 $67,187,217,328
1997 $3,962,362,387 $62,539,765,163
1996 $3,176,507,376 $67,804,105,330
1995 $2,417,331,193 $60,572,381,311
1994 $1,193,141,110 $48,188,478,339
1993 $1,570,392,598 $41,155,654,032
1992 $444,658,672 $35,051,065,440
1991 $5,344,000,000 $30,071,014,282
1990 $8,884,848,485 $41,016,881,802

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

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GDP per capita in Azerbaijan vs Czech Republic by year

Azerbaijan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Czech Republic
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Azerbaijan Czech Republic
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $7,284 $25,089 $31,823 $57,285
2023 $7,133 $23,652 $31,762 $55,761
2022 $7,771 $22,552 $28,282 $52,947
2021 $5,408 $20,111 $27,696 $47,796
2020 $4,230 $15,164 $23,473 $44,839
2019 $4,806 $16,675 $24,063 $45,614
2018 $4,740 $15,283 $23,706 $41,638
2017 $4,147 $14,316 $20,913 $39,346
2016 $3,881 $14,536 $18,754 $36,445
2015 $5,501 $15,075 $17,932 $34,093
2014 $7,891 $17,564 $20,038 $32,743
2013 $7,875 $17,268 $20,260 $31,013
2012 $7,496 $15,994 $20,014 $29,466
2011 $7,190 $14,805 $22,049 $29,237
2010 $5,844 $14,930 $20,160 $28,154
2009 $4,950 $14,246 $19,817 $27,713
2008 $5,574 $13,217 $22,775 $27,938
2007 $3,851 $11,974 $18,453 $26,268
2006 $2,473 $9,398 $15,259 $23,914
2005 $1,578 $6,855 $13,442 $22,115
2004 $1,045 $5,248 $11,783 $20,988
2003 $884 $4,718 $9,852 $19,604
2002 $763 $4,230 $8,101 $18,344
2001 $704 $3,835 $6,669 $17,709
2000 $655 $3,439 $6,063 $16,332
1999 $574 $3,052 $6,378 $15,494
1998 $562 $2,827 $6,527 $15,064
1997 $506 $2,565 $6,069 $14,911
1996 $409 $2,407 $6,573 $14,781
1995 $315 $2,357 $5,865 $13,957
1994 $157.1 $2,648 $4,663 $12,862
1993 $209.5 $3,272 $3,984 $12,242
1992 $60.2 $4,220 $3,397 $11,963
1991 $735 $5,412 $2,917 $11,768
1990 $1,238 $5,343 $3,969 $12,848

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 $31,823 in the Czech Republic, ranking 39/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Azerbaijan ranks 82nd at $25,089, while the Czech Republic ranks 35th at $57,285.

Economic indicators

Azerbaijan Czech Republic
Gross domestic product
$74.3B
2024
$347B
2024
GDP rank
84/197
2024
44/197
2024
GDP growth
4.07%
2023-2024
1.23%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$7,284
2024
$31,823
2024
GDP per capita rank
101/197
2024
39/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$25,089
2024
$57,285
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
82/197
2024
35/197
2024
Government debt
$16.1B
2024
$150B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
21.7%
2024
43.3%
2024
Government debt per person
$1,579
2024
$13,792
2024
Government debt per person rank
128/185
2024
43/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,324
2026
$22,139
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$1.64B
2024
$34.6B
2024
Number of billionaires n/a
11
2025
Income share by richest 10%
24.2%
2005
21.5%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
4.8%
2005
3.8%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
33.9%
2024
42.8%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
2.21%
2023-2024
2.44%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
7%
2025
3.5%
2025
Unemployment rate
5.65%
2022
2.6%
2024
Population
10338778
10649126

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Spending

Debt
Czech Republic
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Azerbaijan Czech Republic
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 33.9% 21.7% 42.8% 43.3%
2023 32.7% 21.8% 43.7% 42.2%
2022 26.2% 17.3% 43% 42.5%
2021 32.2% 26.3% 45% 40.7%
2020 40.2% 21.3% 46.3% 36.9%
2019 32.5% 17.7% 40.4% 29.6%
2018 33.2% 18.7% 40.1% 31.7%
2017 35.6% 22.5% 38.5% 33.8%
2016 35.4% 20.6% 39.4% 36.2%
2015 38.7% 18% 41.7% 39.5%
2014 36.4% 8.53% 42.3% 41.5%
2013 37.8% 6.18% 42.4% 44.1%
2012 36.6% 5.83% 44.4% 43.8%
2011 33.7% 4.97% 42.8% 39.4%
2010 32% 4.98% 43.2% 36.7%
2009 34.5% 4.73% 44.5% 33.4%
2008 31.4% 3.22% 40.9% 28.2%
2007 26.1% 4% 40.5% 27.3%
2006 25.3% 5.3% 41.5% 27.6%
2005 22.5% 6.85% 42.3% 27.7%
2004 24.2% 9.71% 42.2% 28.3%
2003 21.7% 10.7% 49% 28.1%
2002 23.1% 11.9% 44.4% 25.7%
2001 16.8% 13% 43.1% 22.6%
2000 18.2% 13.1% 40.6% 16.9%
1999 19.5% 25.4% 40.9% 15.1%
1998 18.7% 14.3% 41.6% 13.9%
1997 18.5% 11.4% 41.3% 12.1%
1996 19.8% 16.7% 41.4% 11.5%
1995 18.9% 19.2% 52.8% 13.5%
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 the Czech Republic spent $148B, or 42.8% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 21.7% in Azerbaijan and 43.3% in the Czech Republic, ranking 174/185 and 124/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Azerbaijan

Czech Republic
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Azerbaijan Czech Republic
2024 4.06% -1.99%
2023 7.92% -3.73%
2022 5.96% -3.07%
2021 4.21% -4.95%
2020 -6.44% -5.65%
2019 8.95% 0.28%
2018 5.43% 0.88%
2017 -1.34% 1.46%
2016 -1.17% 0.68%
2015 -4.83% -0.67%
2014 2.74% -2.09%
2013 1.64% -1.3%
2012 3.71% -3.92%
2011 10.9% -2.71%
2010 13.8% -4.14%
2009 5.86% -5.46%
2008 17.2% -2%
2007 2.34% -0.68%
2006 0.66% -2.19%
2005 2.74% -3.06%
2004 1.78% -2.4%
2003 1.6% -6.87%
2002 19.4% -6.34%
2001 21.8% -5.76%
2000 0.14% -3.55%
1999 -1.03% -3.08%
1998 1.63% -4.14%
1997 -0.94% -3.14%
1996 -2.25% -2.98%
1995 -1.34% -12.3%
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 the Czech Republic's deficit of $6.92B, or 1.99% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Azerbaijan recorded a fiscal deficit in 8 of those years, while the Czech Republic ran a deficit in 26 years. On average, Azerbaijan posted an annual surplus equal to 4.17% of GDP, compared to deficit of 3.16% of GDP for the Czech Republic.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Azerbaijan

Czech Republic
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Azerbaijan Czech Republic
2024 2.21% 2.44%
2023 8.79% 10.7%
2022 13.9% 15.1%
2021 6.65% 3.84%
2020 2.76% 3.16%
2019 2.61% 2.85%
2018 2.27% 2.15%
2017 12.9% 2.45%
2016 12.4% 0.68%
2015 4.03% 0.31%
2014 1.37% 0.34%
2013 2.42% 1.44%
2012 1.07% 3.29%
2011 7.86% 1.92%
2010 5.73% 1.47%
2009 1.46% 1.02%
2008 20.8% 6.36%
2007 16.7% 2.85%
2006 8.33% 2.53%
2005 9.68% 1.86%
2004 6.71% 2.76%
2003 2.23% 0.12%
2002 2.77% 1.9%
2001 1.55% 4.66%
2000 1.81% 3.78%
1999 -8.53% 2.14%
1998 -0.77% 10.7%
1997 3.67% 8.6%

Data sources: 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 3.62% in the Czech Republic. In 2024, inflation was 2.21% in Azerbaijan and 2.44% in the Czech Republic.

Top exports between countries

Azerbaijan
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $1.08B
Machinery & equipment $4.57M
Raw agricultural goods $1.09M
Textiles & consumer goods $866K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $57K
Metals $51K
Chemicals & pharma $13K
Wood & paper products $8K
Precious metals & jewellery $1K
Czech Republic
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $254M
Chemicals & pharma $8.67M
Textiles & consumer goods $8.42M
Weapons & explosives $5.18M
Raw materials & minerals $2.36M
Miscellaneous $1.88M
Metals $1.72M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $735K
Wood & paper products $559K
Animal & marine products $456K

Balance of trade

Azerbaijan Czech Republic
Current account balance
$4.67B
2024
$6.05B
2024
Current account balance ranking
34/190
2024
31/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+6.29%
2024
+1.74%
2024
Goods imports
$17.2B
2024
$179B
2024
Goods exports
$26B
2024
$197B
2024
Service imports
$10.2B
2024
$38B
2024
Service exports
$8.12B
2024
$42.5B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
36.8%
2024
62.6%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
45.9%
2024
68.9%
2024

Economic freedom indices

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

Azerbaijan Czech Republic
Economic freedom 64.3 73.2
Economic freedom ranking 74/197 25/197
Property rights 53.3 89.8
Government integrity 23.6 64.7
Judicial effectiveness 16.5 92.1
Tax burden 87.9 78.8
Government spending 71.3 44.2
Fiscal health 99.1 82.5
Business freedom 71.2 76.8
Labor freedom 56.9 55.1
Monetary freedom 76 75
Trade freedom 75.8 79.4
Investment freedom 70 70
Financial freedom 70 70

Economic freedom comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Czech Republic
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Azerbaijan Czech Republic
2026 64.3 73.2
2025 62.5 72.9
2024 61.6 70.2
2023 61.4 71.9
2022 61.6 74.4
2021 70.1 73.8
2020 69.3 74.8
2019 65.4 73.7
2018 64.3 74.2
2017 63.6 73.3
2016 60.2 73.2
2015 61 72.5
2014 61.3 72.2
2013 59.7 70.9
2012 58.9 69.9
2011 59.7 70.4
2010 58.8 69.8
2009 58 69.4
2008 55.3 68.1
2007 54.6 67.4
2006 53.2 66.4
2005 54.4 64.6
2004 53.4 67
2003 54.1 67.5
2002 53.3 66.5
2001 50.3 70.2
2000 49.8 68.6
1999 47.4 69.7
1998 43.1 68.4
1997 34 68.8
1996 30 68.1
1995 - 67.8

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Azerbaijan is 64.3, ranking 74/197, compared to 73.2 for the Czech Republic, ranking 25/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Azerbaijan Czech Republic
Services, % of GDP
42.3%
2024
60.2%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
42.6%
2024
29.2%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
5.66%
2024
1.9%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$74.8B
2024
$322B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$24,220
2024
$54,800
2024
Total reserves including gold
$12.7B
2024
$146B
2024
Total reserves ranking
72/177
2024
22/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$511M
2024
-$1.87B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$231M
2024
$13.1B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$742M
2024
$11.2B
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
5.83%
2024
n/a
Poverty at national poverty lines
6%
2012
10.2%
2021
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
21.1%
2024
26.3%
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 (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2023–2024, 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.