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Economy of Azerbaijan vs Vietnam compared: GDP & Debt

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Azerbaijan has a GDP of $74.3B compared to $476B for Vietnam, ranking 84/197 and 33/197 by economy size, respectively.

Azerbaijan has $16.1B in government debt (21.7% of GDP), compared to $149B (31.3% of GDP) in Vietnam.

Azerbaijan vs Vietnam GDP by year

Azerbaijan
Vietnam
1x
Year GDP, current $
Azerbaijan Vietnam
2024 $74,315,882,353 $476,388,230,307
2023 $72,428,470,588 $433,857,681,378
2022 $78,807,470,588 $413,445,230,669
2021 $54,825,411,765 $366,474,752,771
2020 $42,693,000,000 $346,615,738,538
2019 $48,174,235,294 $334,365,270,497
2018 $47,112,470,052 $310,106,478,395
2017 $40,866,627,352 $281,353,605,987
2016 $37,866,996,883 $257,096,001,178
2015 $53,076,235,355 $239,258,328,382
2014 $75,239,785,452 $233,451,469,643
2013 $74,160,560,124 $213,708,811,665
2012 $69,679,944,504 $195,590,661,129
2011 $65,952,796,428 $172,595,049,184
2010 $52,909,294,792 $147,201,173,197
2009 $44,292,427,185 $106,014,659,565
2008 $48,851,293,785 $99,130,304,099
2007 $33,049,419,431 $77,414,425,532
2006 $20,981,929,498 $66,371,664,817
2005 $13,245,421,881 $57,633,255,738
2004 $8,680,405,741 $45,427,854,693
2003 $7,276,413,079 $39,552,513,232
2002 $6,236,087,738 $35,064,105,501
2001 $5,707,616,204 $32,685,198,809
2000 $5,272,615,723 $31,172,518,403
1999 $4,581,248,567 $28,683,659,007
1998 $4,446,368,571 $27,209,602,050
1997 $3,962,362,387 $26,843,700,442
1996 $3,176,507,376 $24,657,470,575
1995 $2,417,331,193 $20,736,164,459
1994 $1,193,141,110 $16,286,433,533
1993 $1,570,392,598 $13,180,953,598
1992 $444,658,672 $9,866,990,236
1991 $5,344,000,000 $9,613,369,520
1990 $8,884,848,485 $6,471,740,806
1989 - $6,293,304,975
1988 - $25,423,812,649
1987 - $36,658,108,850
1986 - $26,336,616,250
1985 - $14,094,687,821

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Azerbaijan vs Vietnam by year

Azerbaijan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Vietnam
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Azerbaijan Vietnam
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $7,284 $25,089 $4,717 $16,386
2023 $7,133 $23,652 $4,323 $15,034
2022 $7,771 $22,552 $4,148 $13,905
2021 $5,408 $20,111 $3,704 $12,049
2020 $4,230 $15,164 $3,534 $11,609
2019 $4,806 $16,675 $3,441 $11,029
2018 $4,740 $15,283 $3,222 $10,010
2017 $4,147 $14,316 $2,956 $9,170
2016 $3,881 $14,536 $2,735 $8,375
2015 $5,501 $15,075 $2,578 $7,672
2014 $7,891 $17,564 $2,546 $7,297
2013 $7,875 $17,268 $2,360 $6,758
2012 $7,496 $15,994 $2,185 $6,377
2011 $7,190 $14,805 $1,951 $5,786
2010 $5,844 $14,930 $1,683 $5,389
2009 $4,950 $14,246 $1,226 $5,061
2008 $5,574 $13,217 $1,164 $4,844
2007 $3,851 $11,974 $926 $4,581
2006 $2,473 $9,398 $808 $4,237
2005 $1,578 $6,855 $711 $3,894
2004 $1,045 $5,248 $565 $3,543
2003 $884 $4,718 $497 $3,240
2002 $763 $4,230 $445 $3,002
2001 $704 $3,835 $419 $2,809
2000 $655 $3,439 $404 $2,614
1999 $574 $3,052 $376 $2,421
1998 $562 $2,827 $361 $2,308
1997 $506 $2,565 $362 $2,189
1996 $409 $2,407 $337 $2,019
1995 $315 $2,357 $287.8 $1,841
1994 $157.1 $2,648 $229.9 $1,674
1993 $209.5 $3,272 $189.4 $1,534
1992 $60.2 $4,220 $144.5 $1,413
1991 $735 $5,412 $143.7 $1,298
1990 $1,238 $5,343 $98.8 $1,210
1989 - - $98.1 -
1988 - - $405 -
1987 - - $595 -
1986 - - $436 -
1985 - - $238.6 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Azerbaijan's GDP per capita is $7,284, ranking 101/197, compared to $4,717 in Vietnam, ranking 122/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Azerbaijan ranks 82nd at $25,089, while Vietnam ranks 108th at $16,386.

Economic indicators

Azerbaijan Vietnam
Gross domestic product
$74.3B
2024
$476B
2024
GDP rank
84/197
2024
33/197
2024
GDP growth
4.07%
2023-2024
7.09%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$7,284
2024
$4,717
2024
GDP per capita rank
101/197
2024
122/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$25,089
2024
$16,386
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
82/197
2024
108/197
2024
Government debt
$16.1B
2024
$149B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
21.7%
2024
31.3%
2024
Government debt per person
$1,579
2024
$1,475
2024
Government debt per person rank
128/185
2024
132/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,324
2026
$4,020
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$1.64B
2024
$205B
2024
Number of billionaires n/a
5
2025
Income share by richest 10%
24.2%
2005
28.1%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
4.8%
2005
2.6%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
33.9%
2024
19.1%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
2.21%
2023-2024
3.6%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
7%
2025
4.5%
2023
Unemployment rate
5.65%
2022
1.53%
2024
Population
10338778
102365351

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Spending

Debt
Vietnam
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Azerbaijan Vietnam
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 33.9% 21.7% 19.1% 31.3%
2023 32.7% 21.8% 18.8% 34.3%
2022 26.2% 17.3% 18.2% 34.9%
2021 32.2% 26.3% 20.1% 39.2%
2020 40.2% 21.3% 21.3% 41.3%
2019 32.5% 17.7% 19.8% 41%
2018 33.2% 18.7% 20.5% 43.8%
2017 35.6% 22.5% 21.5% 46.6%
2016 35.4% 20.6% 22.2% 47.9%
2015 38.7% 18% 24.2% 46.1%
2014 36.4% 8.53% 22.8% 43.6%
2013 37.8% 6.18% 24.5% 41.4%
2012 36.6% 5.83% 23.5% 38.3%
2011 33.7% 4.97% 21.2% 36.2%
2010 32% 4.98% 23.7% 37.3%
2009 34.5% 4.73% 25% 36.2%
2008 31.4% 3.22% 21.4% 31%
2007 26.1% 4% 22.3% 32.2%
2006 25.3% 5.3% 20.5% 30.2%
2005 22.5% 6.85% 20.6% 28.7%
2004 24.2% 9.71% 19.4% 29.4%
2003 21.7% 10.7% 22.2% 29.8%
2002 23.1% 11.9% 19.7% 27.7%
2001 16.8% 13% 19.2% 25.4%
2000 18.2% 13.1% 17.8% 24.8%
1999 19.5% 25.4% 16.7% -
1998 18.7% 14.3% 16% -
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 Vietnam spent $91.1B, or 19.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 21.7% in Azerbaijan and 31.3% in Vietnam, ranking 174/185 and 156/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Azerbaijan

Vietnam
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Azerbaijan Vietnam
2024 4.06% -1.54%
2023 7.92% -1.72%
2022 5.96% 0.67%
2021 4.21% -1.43%
2020 -6.44% -2.86%
2019 8.95% -0.4%
2018 5.43% -1.02%
2017 -1.34% -1.96%
2016 -1.17% -3.16%
2015 -4.83% -4.98%
2014 2.74% -5.02%
2013 1.64% -5.96%
2012 3.71% -5.46%
2011 10.9% -0.9%
2010 13.8% -2.25%
2009 5.86% -4.82%
2008 17.2% -0.45%
2007 2.34% -1.74%
2006 0.66% 0.2%
2005 2.74% -0.95%
2004 1.78% -0.15%
2003 1.6% -2.56%
2002 19.4% -1.85%
2001 21.8% -2.19%
2000 0.14% -1.61%
1999 -1.03% -1.25%
1998 1.63% -0.1%
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 Vietnam's deficit of $7.32B, or 1.54% of GDP.

Over the past 27 years, Azerbaijan recorded a fiscal deficit in 5 of those years, while Vietnam ran a deficit in 25 years. On average, Azerbaijan posted an annual surplus equal to 4.8% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.05% of GDP for Vietnam.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Azerbaijan

Vietnam
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Azerbaijan Vietnam
2024 2.21% 3.6%
2023 8.79% 3.3%
2022 13.9% 3.2%
2021 6.65% 1.8%
2020 2.76% 3.2%
2019 2.61% 2.8%
2018 2.27% 3.5%
2017 12.9% 3.5%
2016 12.4% 2.7%
2015 4.03% 0.6%
2014 1.37% 4.1%
2013 2.42% 6.6%
2012 1.07% 9.1%
2011 7.86% 18.7%
2010 5.73% 9.1%
2009 1.46% 6.7%
2008 20.8% 23.3%
2007 16.7% 8.4%
2006 8.33% 7.7%
2005 9.68% 8.3%
2004 6.71% 7.8%
2003 2.23% 3.1%
2002 2.77% 3.8%
2001 1.55% -0.4%
2000 1.81% -1.8%
1999 -8.53% 4.1%
1998 -0.77% 8.1%
1997 3.67% 3.1%

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 5.64% in Vietnam. In 2024, inflation was 2.21% in Azerbaijan and 3.6% in Vietnam.

Top exports between countries

Azerbaijan
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $77.9M
Animal & marine products $676K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $118K
Machinery & equipment $107K
Raw agricultural goods $69K
Textiles & consumer goods $4K
Metals $1K
Precious metals & jewellery $1K
Vietnam
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $38.5M
Raw materials & minerals $2.16M
Chemicals & pharma $334K
Textiles & consumer goods $240K
Metals $186K
Raw agricultural goods $128K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $70K
Animal & marine products $65K
Miscellaneous $20K
Wood & paper products $13K

Balance of trade

Azerbaijan Vietnam
Current account balance
$4.67B
2024
$28B
2024
Current account balance ranking
34/190
2024
18/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+6.29%
2024
+5.89%
2024
Goods imports
$17.2B
2024
$362B
2024
Goods exports
$26B
2024
$406B
2024
Service imports
$10.2B
2024
$36.2B
2024
Service exports
$8.12B
2024
$23.9B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
36.8%
2024
83.7%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
45.9%
2024
90.2%
2024

Economic freedom indices

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

Azerbaijan Vietnam
Economic freedom 64.3 64.4
Economic freedom ranking 74/197 73/197
Property rights 53.3 47.3
Government integrity 23.6 39.2
Judicial effectiveness 16.5 31.3
Tax burden 87.9 80.9
Government spending 71.3 89.5
Fiscal health 99.1 96.9
Business freedom 71.2 70
Labor freedom 56.9 54.7
Monetary freedom 76 73.2
Trade freedom 75.8 79.8
Investment freedom 70 60
Financial freedom 70 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Azerbaijan
Vietnam
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Azerbaijan Vietnam
2026 64.3 64.4
2025 62.5 65.2
2024 61.6 62.8
2023 61.4 61.8
2022 61.6 60.6
2021 70.1 61.7
2020 69.3 58.8
2019 65.4 55.3
2018 64.3 53.1
2017 63.6 52.4
2016 60.2 54
2015 61 51.7
2014 61.3 50.8
2013 59.7 51
2012 58.9 51.3
2011 59.7 51.6
2010 58.8 49.8
2009 58 51
2008 55.3 50.4
2007 54.6 49.8
2006 53.2 50.5
2005 54.4 48.1
2004 53.4 46.1
2003 54.1 46.2
2002 53.3 45.6
2001 50.3 44.3
2000 49.8 43.7
1999 47.4 42.7
1998 43.1 40.4
1997 34 38.6
1996 30 40.2
1995 - 41.7

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 64.4 for Vietnam, ranking 73/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Azerbaijan Vietnam
Services, % of GDP
42.3%
2024
42.4%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
42.6%
2024
37.6%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
5.66%
2024
11.9%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$74.8B
2024
$454B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$24,220
2024
$15,850
2024
Total reserves including gold
$12.7B
2024
$83.1B
2024
Total reserves ranking
72/177
2024
30/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$511M
2024
-$19.6B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$231M
2024
$20.2B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$742M
2024
$600M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
5.83%
2024
7.29%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
6%
2012
4.2%
2022
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
21.1%
2024
30.6%
2024

GDP per capita map

1x

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 (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.