Moody’s projects Azerbaijan’s current account surplus to average 5.1% GDP
22 January 2026 09:39   22 Jan 2026 10:43 Share

Azerbaijan’s current account surplus is expected to average 5.1% of GDP annually in 2026–2027.

This projection comes from the forecasts of international rating agency Moody’s. According to Moody’s, the current account surplus will reach 7% of GDP by the end of 2025, 5% in 2026, and 5.2% in 2027, according to local media.

In 2024, Azerbaijan recorded a current account surplus of $4.7 billion, equivalent to 6.3% of GDP.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan reported that in January–September 2025, the country’s current account surplus was $3.02 billion, or 5.4% of GDP. This figure is expected to rise to $3.7 billion by the end of 2025, assuming an average oil price of approximately $70 per barrel.



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