Azerbaijan sees information and communications sector growing over 11% a year

Azerbaijan forecasts average annual growth of more than 11% in its information and communications sector in 2027–2030, Economy Ministry chief of staff Elnur Jamalov said.

Non-oil and gas industry is expected to grow by an average of more than 7% annually over the medium term, tourism by more than 8%, transport by around 5% and agriculture by 2.8%, he said.

Non-oil and gas industry, information and communications, tourism and transport are expected to be the main drivers of economic growth, Jamalov said.

The government forecasts average annual GDP growth of 3.3% in 2027–2030, with the non-oil and gas sector expanding by 4.4%.

Jamalov identified services exports as an economic policy priority, highlighting data centres alongside transport and logistics, tourism and information technology.

Economic policy will focus on expanding exports, attracting private investment and developing the regions, he said.