Baku, July 21, AZERTAC In January-May of 2026, Azerbaijan's population increased by 9,287 people, or 0.1%, reaching 10,271,638 as of June 1, 2026, according to the State Statistical Committee.Population distribution data show that 54.3% of the population lives in urban areas, while 45.7% reside in rural settlements. In terms of gender composition, 49.8 percent of the population are men and 50.2 percent are women.