Baku Population 2026 capital

Baku has a population of 2,351,300, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Baki. Roughly 22% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan.

Location of Baku. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,351,300

Rank in Azerbaijan

Coordinates

40.38°N, 49.89°E

~-23 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Other big cities in Baki

City	Population	Rank in Azerbaijan
Qaraçuxur	87,349	#9
Bakıxanov	66,686	#14
Bilajari	42,194	#16
Maştağa	40,092	#21
Hövsan	36,293	#25
Lokbatan	30,694	#29
Amirdzhan	28,203	#32
Buzovna	24,795	#36

Cities near Baku

Qaraçuxur87,349 people · ~7 km away
Bakıxanov66,686 people · ~8 km away
Amirdzhan28,203 people · ~9 km away
Bilajari42,194 people · ~10 km away
Mehdiabad20,500 people · ~14 km away
Khirdalan196,200 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baku?

Baku has a population of 2,351,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Baku in?

Baku is located in Baki, Azerbaijan.

Is Baku the capital of Azerbaijan?

Yes, Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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