Implementing well-planned and evidence-based migration policies through the development and regular updating of the Migration Profile of Azerbaijan

In accordance with Objective 1 of the GCM, Azerbaijan has regularly compiled Migration profiles consisting of statistical data covering different directions of migration. Migration Profile is a relevant tool to create evidence-based and effective policymaking in migration and to support the proper implementation of policy processes adapted to the national reality and priorities.

In this regard, Azerbaijan is committed to continue its efforts to implement well-planned and evidence-based migration policies through updated Migration Profile covering data for 2013-2021.

The Migration Profile will present the available data on migration, discuss to the possible extent the impact of migration on the development of Azerbaijan from a macro-level perspective in future also including migration systems in the regional and context, and outline the ongoing policies, programs and structures in relation to migration.

LAST UPDATED 4/JUL/23

Azerbaijan has regularly compiled Migration profiles consisting of statistical data covering different directions of migration. Migration Profile is a relevant tool to create evidence-based and effective policymaking in migration and to support the proper implementation of policy processes adapted to the national reality and priorities. At the moment, work on the preparation of the National Migration Profile of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2013-2021 has been completed and the final publication is planned in the near future. 

The first draft was presented by an international expert who participated in the preparation of the Profile during the event dedicated to the International Migrants Day on December 18, 2021, at the State Migration Service.
The Migration Profile will present the available data on migration, reflect, to the possible extent, the impact of migration on the development of Azerbaijan from a macro-level perspective in future, including migration systems in the regional context, and outline the ongoing policies, programs and structures in relation to migration. The Profile will be in public use and will be updated regularly.