Azerbaijan Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan recorded 2.2 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Azerbaijan #112 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Azerbaijan at Level 3 of 4: Reconsider Travel.
Homicide Rate
2.2 /100k
Safety Rank
#84 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 3 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Azerbaijan Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Azerbaijan, the homicide rate for men is 2.1× higher than the rate for women — 3.0 vs 1.4 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Azerbaijan has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
442(2023)
Military Spending
5.0% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Azerbaijan:
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary and areas of increased risk were updated. Reconsider Travel to Azerbaijan due to terrorism, armed conflict, and risk of landmines. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The southern border region due to risk of armed conflict (unless this is your best overland exit from Iran) . The border with Armenia due to risk of landmines.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Azerbaijan Population & Demographics
Population of 10,202,830, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azerbaijan safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Azerbaijan at Level 3 of 4 (Reconsider Travel). The homicide rate of 2.2 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has an intentional homicide rate of 2.2 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #112 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is currently at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Azerbaijan compare to other countries?
Azerbaijan's homicide rate of 2.2 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.