Baku, September 18, 2025
Traffic in Azerbaijan’s capital has grown markedly more congested in recent years, and one driver stands out: a surge in private cars.
According to the State Statistics Committee, the country’s passenger-car fleet climbed from 1,496,267 vehicles in 2020 to 1,873,405 in 2024 – an increase of ≈25.2% – with the impact felt most acutely on Baku’s roads.
Most common car makes in Azerbaijan (2024)
Mercedes-Benz – 220,242
VAZ-2101/03-06 – 199,068
VAZ-2105/2107 (and mods) – 126,469
Toyota – 115,151
KIA – 97,753
Opel – 72,044
Chevrolet – 54,973
Nissan – 48,475
BMW – 44,584
VAZ-2121 (and mods) – 36,131
Rarest makes on the road
Rolls-Royce – 74
Range Rover – 91
Isuzu – 99
Buick – 124
Alfa Romeo – 269
GMC – 323
Citroën – 336
Hummer – 349
Bentley – 371
Mini Cooper – 404
Rising presence of Chinese brands
BYD – 4,083 units
Changan – 8,950 units
Shift toward cleaner drivetrains (still modest)
Battery-electric cars: 5,941
Hybrids (total): 66,385 – of which plug-in hybrids: 9,749
Ownership intensity
All vehicle types: 179 per 1,000 residents (2024)
Passenger cars: 155 per 1,000 residents
Source: State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan
