This is a list of Azerbaijani regions by Human Development Index as of 2022. [1] This also includes Baku, the capital and largest city, but excludes the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and Kalbajar-Lachin.
Rank | Region | HDI (2022) |
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Very high human development | ||
1 | Baku | 0.830 |
2 | Absheron Economic Region (without Baku) | 0.805 |
High human development | ||
3 | Sheki-Zagatala economic-geographical region | 0.766 |
– | Azerbaijan | 0.760 |
4 | Guba-Khachmaz Economic Region | 0.738 |
5 | Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region | 0.727 |
6 | Ganja-Gazakh Economic Region | 0.724 |
7 | Lankaran Economic Region | 0.718 |
8 | Aran Economic Region | 0.712 |
9-10 | Karabakh Economic Region | 0.706 |
9-10 | East Zangezur Economic Region | 0.706 |
– | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | No data |
Nakhchivan enjoys a high Human Development Index; its socio-economic prowess far exceeds that of Azerbaijan itself. According to the report of Nakhchivan AR Committee of Statistics on June 30, 2018 for the end of 2017, some socio-economical data, including the following, are unveiled:
Variable | Value |
---|---|
Population | 462,055 [2] |
GNI (PPP) per capita | $15,240 [3] |
Life Expectancy at birth | 72.9 years [4] |
Mean Years of Schooling | 10.5 years [5] |
Expected Years of Schooling | 12.6 years [5] |
Making use of the Human Development Index calculation method according to the new UNHD 2014 method, [6] the above values change into an HDI of 0.756.
The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is a landlocked exclave of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The region covers 5,502.75 km2 (2,124.62 sq mi) with a population of 459,600. It is bordered by Armenia to the east and north, Iran to the southwest, and Turkey to the west. It is the sole autonomous republic of Azerbaijan, governed by its own elected legislature.
Babek District is one of the 7 districts of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The district borders the districts of Julfa, Shahbuz, Kangarli, Nakhchivan city, as well as the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia and the East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan provinces of Iran. Its capital and largest city is Babek. As of 2020, the district had a population of 76,200.
Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku. The municipality of Nakhchivan consists of the city of Nakhchivan, the settlement of Əliabad and the villages of Başbaşı, Bulqan, Haciniyyət, Qaraçuq, Qaraxanbəyli, Tumbul, Qarağalıq, and Daşduz. It is spread over the foothills of Zangezur Mountains, on the right bank of the Nakhchivan River at an altitude of 873 m (2,864 ft) above sea level.
Shahbuz District is one of the 7 districts of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The district borders the districts of Julfa, Babek, and the Syunik and Vayots Dzor provinces of Armenia. Its capital and largest city is Shahbuz. As of 2020, the district had a population of 25,300.
Kangarli District is one of the 7 districts of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The district borders the districts of Babek, Sharur, Nakhchivan city, as well as the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia and the West Azerbaijan Province of Iran. Its capital is Givrag, while its largest settlement is Khok. As of 2020, the district had a population of 32,700.
Anaqut is a village and municipality in the Ordubad District of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is located in the near of the Ordubad-Unus highway, 26 km away from the district center. The Venend river flows through center of the village. Its population mainly is busy with gardening, vegetable-growing and animal husbandry. There are club, library and a medical center in the village. It has a population of 428.
Qaraxanbəyli is a village and municipality in the Nakhchivan city of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan. It is located in the south of the city of Nakhchivan, next to it. The international railway of Azerbaijan used to be passed through the village. Its population is busy with grain-growing, vegetable-growing, animal husbandry, fruit-growing and horticulture. There are secondary school, club, library, cultural center and a medical center in the village. It has a population of 2,397.
Havuş is a village and municipality in the Sharur District of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic enclave in Azerbaijan. It is located 35 kilometers west of the district center on the slope of the Daralayaz ridge, which forms the border with Armenia. Havuş is about 2,000 meters above sea level. There is a secondary school, club, and a medical centre in the village. As of 2005, Havuş had a population of 114. The settlement ofTamaşalı and a cemetery dating back to the Middle Ages are located within its territory.
Isa Habibbayli is an Azerbaijani politician and academic. He has served in the Azerbaijan parliament.
The Nakhchivan Literature Museum is a museum, research center and educational institution in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. The Nakhchivan Literature Museum is named after the Azerbaijani journalist, educator and satiric writer Jalil Mammadguluzadeh.
The Nakhchivan Garrison, also referred to as the Nakhchivan Army, formerly known as the 5th Army Corps, is a regional military formation of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. The structures of all service branches and militarized institution in the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic together form the Nakhchivan Garrison. It is currently led by Colonel General Karam Mustafayev.
Mukhtar Bahadur oghlu Babayev is an Azerbaijani politician who is Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic. He has worked in various roles for the Azerbaijan state-owned oil company SOCAR since the 1990s.
The Nakhchivan Branch of the Military Lyceum named after Jamshid Nakhchivanski, also known as the Heydar Aliyev Military Lyceum is a state school, specializing in military science located in the city of Nakhchivan in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Major General Mahammad Hasanov is the current head of the lyceum. Close to 400 cadets currently study in the lyceum branch.
Səbuhi Hidayət oğlu Məmmədov is an Azerbaijani banker and politician, who is currently serving as the 5th Prime Minister of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Vugar Abbasov is a Member of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan, Chairman of the Football Federation of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, chairman of the management board of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, President of Cahan Holding.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is the highest executive body of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, operating under the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan.
Kamran Mammadgulu oghlu Guliyev is an Azerbaijani actor, film director, People's Artiste of Azerbaijan (1999).
Khuraman Abdulla gizi Hajiyeva was an Azerbaijani actress.
Jeyhun Ramiz oghlu Jalilov is an Azerbaijani economist and politician serving as the Prime Minister of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic since 25 April 2024.